Product classification
HS code for Cyclohexanol: 2906.12
Alcohols, cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols.
Classification of cyclohexanol under HS 2906.12
Cyclohexanol is classified under HS code 2906.12. This classification is determined by its chemical structure as a cyclic alcohol. Chapter 29 of the Harmonized System covers organic chemicals, and heading 2906 is dedicated to cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives. Within this heading, the system distinguishes between cyclanic, cyclenic, or cycloterpenic alcohols and aromatic alcohols. Cyclohexanol, being a saturated cyclic alcohol derived from cyclohexane by the replacement of one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group, is categorized under the cyclanic group. Subheading 2906.12 specifically names cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols, and dimethylcyclohexanols. This code is used globally for the trade of this chemical, which is primarily utilized in the production of polymers like Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6, as well as in the manufacture of various esters for plasticizers. The classification applies to the pure chemical and its isomers, provided they are not mixed with other substances in a way that changes the product's essential character as a separate chemically defined compound.
- Covers
- Pure cyclohexanol
- Methylcyclohexanols
- Dimethylcyclohexanols
- Cyclohexanol used as a solvent
- Cyclohexanol for chemical synthesis
- Also under 2906.12
- BASF Cyclohexanol
- Dow Chemical Cyclohexanol
- Invista (nylon production)
- Ascend Performance Materials (nylon intermediates)
Codes often confused with 2906.12
Common mistake. Cyclohexanol is often misclassified with cyclohexane (2902.11) or cyclohexanone (2914.22). The distinction lies in the functional group: cyclohexane is a hydrocarbon, cyclohexanol is an alcohol (hydroxyl group), and cyclohexanone is a ketone (carbonyl group). Misclassification also occurs with aromatic alcohols like benzyl alcohol, which is classified under 2906.21. It is crucial to verify the saturation of the ring and the presence of the -OH group to ensure the correct application of 2906.12.
Top exporters and importers of HS 290612 (the code used for cyclohexanol), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 290612 (the code used for cyclohexanol) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 62% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 290612, not only cyclohexanol.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $56M 45% of world exports
- 2 Italy $34M 28% of world exports
- 3 Germany $14M 11% of world exports
World total: $125M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $58M 62% of world imports
- 2 Italy $13M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $11M 12% of world imports
World total: $94M 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 code for cyclohexanol
Brazil classifies cyclohexanol under NCM 2906.12.00: HS 2906.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cyclohexanol
What is the HS code for Cyclohexanol?
The HS code for Cyclohexanol is 290612 (Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols). The HS code for cyclohexanol is 2906.12, which also includes methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols.
How do I classify Cyclohexanol for customs?
Cyclohexanol is classified under HS code 290612 — Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is cyclohexanol classified differently if it is used as a solvent?
No, as long as it is a separate chemically defined compound, it remains under 2906.12. However, composite organic solvents are classified under heading 3814.
Which countries are the top exporters of cyclohexanol (HS 290612)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 290612 (the code used for cyclohexanol) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($56M, 45% of world exports), Italy ($34M) and Germany ($14M). World exports came to about $125M, 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 cyclohexanol (HS 290612)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 290612 (the code used for cyclohexanol) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($58M, 62% of world imports), Italy ($13M) and Germany ($11M). World imports came to about $94M, 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.
Is the HS code for Cyclohexanol the same in all countries?
The base HS code 290612 for Cyclohexanol is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cyclohexanol in Brazil?
In Brazil, cyclohexanol (HS 290612) is classified under NCM 2906.12.00.