2906.12.00.00 - Cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols

This HTS category encompasses cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols, and dimethylcyclohexanols. These are cyclic alcohols characterized by a saturated six-membered carbon ring (cyclohexane) with one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached, and potentially one or two methyl (-CH3) substituents on the ring. They are primarily used as solvents, intermediates in the production of plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, and other organic chemicals.

Within the broader classification of "Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic alcohols and their derivatives," this specific heading distinguishes itself from its siblings by its precise chemical structure. For instance, it is distinct from subheading 2906.11.00.00, which is exclusively for menthol, a specific stereoisomer with a distinct minty aroma and cooling effect. Similarly, it differs from the broader categories for sterols, inositols, and "other" cyclanic alcohols, which would cover compounds with different ring structures or more complex functionalization.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on accurately identifying the presence of the cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanol, or dimethylcyclohexanol structures. This involves chemical analysis to confirm the saturated cyclic alcohol nature of the compound and the specific arrangement of methyl substituents, if any, on the cyclohexane ring.