What is the HS code for organic chemicals?
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HS-2 · Chapter 29
HS chapter 29: Organic chemicals
Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries
Organic chemicals include a variety of substances such as hydrocarbons, alcohols, and acids. For instance, if you're importing acyclic hydrocarbons like hexane, you'll need to classify it under the appropriate HS-4 code to ensure compliance with customs regulations.
To determine the correct HS-4 code, start by identifying the specific type of organic chemical you are dealing with. For example, if your product is a cyclic hydrocarbon, you would look at heading 2902. Each HS-4 heading narrows down the category based on chemical structure and functional groups.
Once you've selected an HS-4 code, you can further refine your classification to an HS-6 code by examining the detailed notes and descriptions provided in the tariff schedule. For instance, if your product is a halogenated derivative of a hydrocarbon, you would need to check the specific requirements under heading 2903.
Be sure to review any relevant national digits or specific notes that may apply to your product. This could include additional documentation or requirements for certain chemicals, especially those that are regulated due to their hazardous nature.
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organic chemicals · acyclic hydrocarbons · cyclic hydrocarbons · halogenated hydrocarbons · alcohols · acids · amines · esters · phenols · nitriles · vitamins · hormones · organic compounds · chemical classification · HS codes · customs compliance · import regulations · export documentation
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- how to classify organic chemicals for import
- HS codes for different types of hydrocarbons
- requirements for exporting alcohols and acids
- finding the correct HS-4 code for organic compounds
- understanding the notes for chemical classifications
- importing halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons
- navigating customs regulations for organic chemicals
- how to determine the HS-6 code for organic acids
Examples & common questions
Example products reflect typical trade descriptions. The questions below mirror practical doubts teams raise during filing.
Example products
- Hexane (acyclic hydrocarbon) imported in bulk containers.
- Benzene (cyclic hydrocarbon) shipped in drums.
- Chloroform (halogenated hydrocarbon) in glass bottles.
- Ethanol (acyclic alcohol) in 55-gallon drums.
- Acetic acid (monocarboxylic acid) in tankers.
- Vitamin C (synthesized vitamin) in bulk packaging.
- Sodium acetate (organic salt) in bags.
- Natural caffeine (alkaloid) in powder form.
Common classification questions
How do I classify acyclic hydrocarbons?
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What are the requirements for importing alcohols?
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Which HS-4 code applies to halogenated hydrocarbons?
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How to determine the HS-6 code for my product?
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Are there special regulations for organic acids?
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-29?
- HS-29 covers a wide array of organic chemicals, including hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids, and various derivatives used in industrial applications.
- How do I find the right HS-4 code for my organic chemical?
- Identify the specific chemical structure and functional groups of your product to select the appropriate HS-4 code from the detailed headings in HS-29.
- Are there specific regulations for importing organic acids?
- Yes, certain organic acids may have additional regulations or documentation requirements due to their hazardous nature. Always check national regulations.
- What should I do if my product fits into multiple HS-4 categories?
- Review the specific notes and descriptions for each HS-4 heading to determine which one best matches your product's characteristics and intended use.
- Do I need to provide additional documentation for importing vitamins?
- Yes, importing vitamins may require specific documentation to comply with health and safety regulations. Always verify with customs authorities.
All HS-4 headings in chapter 29 (42)
Each HS-4 links to a dedicated page with plain-English explanation, HS-6 subheadings, and FAQs. Use Browse to open the lookup in heading mode for that line.
2901
Acyclic hydrocarbons
2902
Cyclic hydrocarbons
2903
Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons
2904
Sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenated
2905
Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2906
Alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2907
Phenols; monophenols, polyphenols, and phenol-alcohols
2908
Phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2909
Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2910
Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2911
Acetals and hemiacetals; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrostated derivatives
2912
Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde
2913
Aldehydes; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of products of heading no. 2912
2914
Ketones and quinones; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrostated derivatives
2915
Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2916
Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2917
Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2918
Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2919
Esters; phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2920
Esters of other inorganic acids of non-metals (other than of hydrogen halides) and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2921
Amine-function compounds
2922
Oxygen-function amino-compounds
2923
Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined
2924
Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid
2925
Carboxyimide-function compounds (including saccharin and its salts) and imine-function compounds
2926
Nitrile-function compounds
2927
Diazo-, azo- or azoxy-compounds
2928
Organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine
2929
Nitrogen-function compounds, n.e.c. in chapter 29
2930
Organo-sulphur compounds
2931
Other organo-inorganic compounds
2932
Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only
2933
Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only
2934
Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds
2935
Sulphonamides
2936
Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates) derivatives thereof used as vitamins, and intermixtures of the fore-going, whether or not in any solvent
2937
Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones.
2938
Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives
2939
Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives
2940
Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39
2941
Antibiotics
2942
Organic compounds; n.e.c. in chapter 29
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