2905.45.00.00 - Glycerol

This HTS classification covers glycerol, also known as glycerin or propane-1,2,3-triol. Glycerol is a simple polyhydric alcohol characterized by its viscous, colorless, odorless, and sweet-tasting liquid form. It is a widely used chemical intermediate and end product found in numerous industrial and consumer applications, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food production (as a sweetener and humectant), and the manufacturing of explosives like nitroglycerin.

Within the broader category of "Other polyhydric alcohols," HTS code 2905.45.00.00 is distinct from its siblings. For instance, while 2905.42.00.00 covers pentaerythritol, a tetra-alcohol, and 2905.43.00.00 and 2905.44.00.00 classify specific sugar alcohols like mannitol and D-glucitol (sorbitol) respectively, glycerol is specifically defined by its triol structure. It is important to distinguish glycerol from these other polyhydric alcohols based on their unique chemical structures and properties, which dictate their varied uses and market applications.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 2905.45.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification under this code should focus on confirming the identity of the substance as glycerol. This generally involves verifying its chemical composition and ensuring it meets the standard definitions and properties associated with glycerol, as opposed to other polyhydric alcohols which are classified under adjacent sibling codes.