About HS Code 290613
HS code 290613 covers cyclanic, cyclenic, or cycloterpenic alcohols and their derivatives, specifically sterols and inositols. These are complex organic compounds with significant biological activity, making them vital in the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and cosmetic industries. Sterols, such as cholesterol and phytosterols, serve as precursors for hormones, vitamins (like Vitamin D), and bile acids. Inositols, like myo-inositol, are important for cell signaling and are used in dietary supplements. Trade involves specialized chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers, often dealing in high-purity, high-value bulk ingredients. Regulatory compliance for food and pharmaceutical applications is a critical aspect of trading these compounds, as is ensuring specific isomer purity.
Products Under This Code
Cholesterol, Beta-sitosterol, Stigmasterol, Ergosterol, Myo-inositol, D-Chiro-inositol, Phytosterols
Real World Examples
ADM Phytosterols, BASF Sterols, DSM Inositol, Merck KGaA (various sterols), Cargill CoroWise
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 2936.90 (provitamins and vitamins) if the sterol is a direct provitamin, or 2937.29 (other steroidal hormones) if it's a processed hormone rather than the raw sterol.
Products Classified Under 2906.13
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China, USA, and European countries are significant in the production and trade of these high-value biochemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 290613?
HS code 290613 covers: Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, sterols and inositols. HS code 290613 covers cyclanic, cyclenic, or cycloterpenic alcohols and their derivatives, specifically sterols and inositols. These are complex organic compounds with significant biological activity, making them vital in the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and cosmetic industries. Sterols, such as cholesterol and phytosterols, serve as precursors for hormones, vitamins (like Vitamin D), and bile acids. Inositols, like myo-inositol, are important for cell signaling and are used in dietary supplements. Trade involves specialized chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers, often dealing in high-purity, high-value bulk ingredients. Regulatory compliance for food and pharmaceutical applications is a critical aspect of trading these compounds, as is ensuring specific isomer purity.
What products fall under HS code 290613?
Cholesterol, Beta-sitosterol, Stigmasterol, Ergosterol, Myo-inositol, D-Chiro-inositol, Phytosterols
What are common misclassifications for HS code 290613?
Can be confused with 2936.90 (provitamins and vitamins) if the sterol is a direct provitamin, or 2937.29 (other steroidal hormones) if it's a processed hormone rather than the raw sterol.
How is HS code 290613 structured?
HS code 290613 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.