2910.10.00.00 - Oxirane (Ethylene oxide)

This classification, HTS Code 2910.10.00.00, specifically covers Oxirane, commonly known as Ethylene Oxide. Ethylene oxide is a highly reactive cyclic ether characterized by its three-membered ring structure containing one oxygen atom. It is primarily recognized for its role as a crucial intermediate in the chemical industry, utilized in the production of a vast array of downstream products including ethylene glycol (antifreeze), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and various surfactants.

Within the broader category of epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyethers, and their derivatives, Oxirane (Ethylene Oxide) is distinguished by its fundamental chemical structure. Its siblings, such as Methyloxirane (Propylene Oxide, 2910.20.00.00), share the epoxide ring but differ in their specific molecular composition, typically involving additional methyl groups. Other siblings like 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane (Epichlorohydrin, 2910.30.00.00) introduce halogenation, and compounds like Dieldrin and Endrin (2910.40.00.00 and 2910.50.00.00 respectively) are more complex, often pesticidal derivatives with significant structural modifications beyond the basic epoxide ring.

As a leaf node within its hierarchical classification, HTS Code 2910.10.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level is determined by the specific identification of the chemical as Oxirane (Ethylene Oxide), based on its chemical formula and properties. Importers and exporters should ensure that documentation accurately reflects the substance as Oxirane, and that any associated impurities or minor variations do not fundamentally alter its identity as Ethylene Oxide.