Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) / Cleaning Solvent — HS Code
Acyclic alcohols — propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)
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HS Code
2905 — Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 29 — Organic chemicals
Heading
2905 — Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — isopropyl alcohol is an acyclic alcohol classified under 2905.12
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA, propan-2-ol) at any purity level is classified under 2905.12 as an organic chemical. This applies to both technical grade (for cleaning) and pharmaceutical grade IPA. Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) is 2207 or 2208. Denatured alcohol (methylated spirits) is 2207.20. IPA-based hand sanitiser is classified under 3808.94 (disinfectants) when formulated for use, not as a pure chemical. Acetone (a common alternative solvent) is 2914.11. Many solvents are subject to dual-use export controls — check regulations for the destination country, not just HS.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
2905.12.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
2905.12.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
2905.12.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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