HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2905.19 – Alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1
HS code 2905.19 is the 6-digit subheading for alcohols, saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1. It is used for pentanols, decanols, tridecanols, higher synthetic alcohols and specialty solvents.
What HS 2905.19 covers
This 'basket' HS code captures all other saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols not specifically enumerated in the preceding subheadings (2905.11 to 2905.17). This includes a diverse range of alcohols, from pentanols to very long-chain synthetic alcohols, each with specialized applications. These chemicals are typically used in niche markets as specialty solvents, chemical intermediates for complex syntheses, or components in highly specific formulations. Importers and exporters are often specialty chemical manufacturers, research and development laboratories, and companies requiring custom chemical solutions. The key characteristic is their saturated, acyclic, and monohydric nature, but their specific chain length and branching vary widely, leading to a broad spectrum of properties and uses that don't fit into more specific categories.
- Covers
- Pentanols
- Decanols
- Tridecanols
- Higher synthetic alcohols
- Specialty solvents
- Chemical intermediates
- Fragrance components
- Examples
- Sigma-Aldrich (various specialty alcohols)
- specific industrial solvents
- custom synthesis intermediates
- ExxonMobil Higher Alcohols
Codes often confused with 2905.19
Common mistake. High risk of misclassification with other specific saturated monohydric alcohols (e.g., 290516 for octanol) if the exact chemical name and chain length are not clearly stated.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 290519, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 290519 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $576M 30% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $248M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $200M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $284M 16% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $239M 13% of world imports
- 3 India $192M 11% of world imports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 2905.19 14
Brazil splits HS 2905.19 into 14 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2905.19.1 DecanolsDecanóis Group
- 2905.19.11 n-Decanoln-Decanol
- 2905.19.12 IsodecanolIsodecanol
- 2905.19.19 Other decanolsOutros
- 2905.19.2 Metal alcoholatesAlcoolatos metálicos Group
- 2905.19.21 Magnesium ethoxideEtilato de magnésio
- 2905.19.22 Sodium methoxideMetilato de sódio
- 2905.19.23 Sodium ethoxideEtilato de sódio
- 2905.19.29 Other metal alcoholatesOutros
- 2905.19.9 OtherOutros Group
- 2905.19.91 4-Methylpentan-2-ol4-Metilpentan-2-ol
- 2905.19.92 IsononanolIsononanol
- 2905.19.93 IsotridecanolIsotridecanol
- 2905.19.94 Tetrahydrolinalool (3,7-dimethyloctan-3-ol)Tetra-hidrolinalol (3,7-dimetiloctan-3-ol)
- 2905.19.95 3,3-Dimethylbutan-2-ol (pinacolyl alcohol)3,3-Dimetilbutan-2-ol (álcool pinacolílico)
- 2905.19.96 Pentanol (amyl alcohol) and its isomersPentanol (álcool amílico) e seus isômeros
- 2905.19.99 Other saturated monohydric alcoholsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about HS 2905.19
What is HS code 290519?
HS code 290519 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1. This 'basket' HS code captures all other saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols not specifically enumerated in the preceding subheadings (2905.11 to 2905.17). This includes a diverse range of alcohols, from pentanols to very long-chain synthetic alcohols, each with specialized applications. These chemicals are typically used in niche markets as specialty solvents, chemical intermediates for complex syntheses, or components in highly specific formulations. Importers and exporters are often specialty chemical manufacturers, research and development laboratories, and companies requiring custom chemical solutions. The key characteristic is their saturated, acyclic, and monohydric nature, but their specific chain length and branching vary widely, leading to a broad spectrum of properties and uses that don't fit into more specific categories.
What products fall under HS code 290519?
Pentanols, decanols, tridecanols, higher synthetic alcohols, specialty solvents, chemical intermediates, fragrance components
What are common misclassifications for HS code 290519?
High risk of misclassification with other specific saturated monohydric alcohols (e.g., 290516 for octanol) if the exact chemical name and chain length are not clearly stated.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 290519?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 290519 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($576M, 30% of world exports), Singapore ($248M) and China ($200M). World exports came to about $1.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 290519?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 290519 in UN Comtrade data were China ($284M, 16% of world imports), the Netherlands ($239M) and India ($192M). World imports came to about $1.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 290519 structured?
HS code 290519 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 290519?
Brazil splits HS code 290519 into 14 NCM codes: 2905.19.11 (n-Decanol), 2905.19.12 (Isodecanol), 2905.19.19 (Other decanols), 2905.19.21 (Magnesium ethoxide), 2905.19.22 (Sodium methoxide), 2905.19.23 (Sodium ethoxide), 2905.19.29 (Other metal alcoholates), 2905.19.91 (4-Methylpentan-2-ol), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.