2909.49.60.00 - Other

This classification covers ether-alcohols that do not fall under more specific categories. Ether-alcohols are organic compounds containing both an ether functional group (-O-) and a hydroxyl functional group (-OH) within the same molecule. This broad category encompasses a wide range of these dual-functional compounds not otherwise specified in the tariff schedule.

This "Other" classification for ether-alcohols serves as a residual category, capturing those not specifically enumerated. It is distinct from the sibling categories of "Glycerol ethers" (2909.49.20.00), which are specifically derived from glycerol, and "Dipentaerythritol having a purity of 94 percent or more by weight" (2909.49.30.00), a very specific ether-alcohol with defined purity. Therefore, 2909.49.60.00 applies to ether-alcohols other than those derived from glycerol or meeting the precise specifications for dipentaerythritol.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 2909.49.60.00 relies on a process of elimination, ensuring that the ether-alcohol in question does not fit into any of the more precisely defined ether-alcohol classifications provided elsewhere within Chapter 29. The physical and chemical characteristics, as well as the intended industrial or commercial use, are key in determining if a specific ether-alcohol belongs here.