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2916 — Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Chapter 29: Organic chemicals
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 2916 when importing or exporting unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, such as acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. For example, if you're shipping acrylic acid in bulk containers for use in adhesives, this is the correct heading.
When choosing among the HS-6 lines, consider the specific type of acid. For instance, HS-291611 covers acrylic acid and its salts, while HS-291613 is for methacrylic acid and its salts. Ensure you select the line that matches your product's chemical composition.
If your product is an ester of acrylic acid, you'll want to classify it under HS-291612. On the other hand, if it’s an ester of methacrylic acid, HS-291614 is the appropriate choice. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for accurate classification.
For products that don't fit neatly into the previous categories, such as certain derivatives or mixtures, HS-291619 is a catch-all for unsaturated monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives not specifically listed elsewhere.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
unsaturated monocarboxylic acids · acrylic acid import · methacrylic acid classification · acids and their derivatives · benzoic acid export · chemical import codes · ester classification HS codes · halogenated derivatives acids · peroxyacids import/export · cyclanic acids HS-291620
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Acrylic acid in bulk containers
- Methacrylic acid for polymer production
- Esters of acrylic acid used in coatings
- Oleic acid for cosmetic formulations
- Benzoic acid for food preservation
- Benzoyl peroxide for hair bleaching products
- Phenylacetic acid for pharmaceutical applications
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 2916 used for?
- How to classify acrylic acid for import?
- What are the HS codes for unsaturated acids?
- Which HS-6 code for methacrylic acid?
- How to determine the right HS code for esters?
- What is the difference between HS-291611 and HS-291612?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids
- importing acrylic acid and its salts
- choosing the right HS code for chemical exports
- understanding the differences between acid classifications
- what to do if my product is a mixture of acids
- guidelines for classifying peroxyacids in trade
- best practices for importing organic chemicals
- how to identify the correct HS-6 code for esters
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-4 2916?
- HS-4 2916 covers unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic monocarboxylic acids, their derivatives, and specific esters.
- How do I choose between HS-291611 and HS-291612?
- Select HS-291611 for acrylic acid and its salts, while HS-291612 is for esters of acrylic acid.
- What if my product is a derivative not listed in the subheadings?
- Use HS-291619 for acids and derivatives that are not specifically categorized under the other lines.
- Can I use HS-291620 for all cyclanic acids?
- HS-291620 is specifically for cyclanic, cyclenic, or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives.
- What is the significance of HS-291631?
- HS-291631 is designated for aromatic monocarboxylic acids, specifically benzoic acid and its salts and esters.
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HS-6 subheadings (12)
- 291611Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acrylic acid and its salts
- 291612Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acrylic acid
- 291613Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts
- 291614Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of methacrylic acid
- 291615Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters
- 291616Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, binapacryl (ISO)
- 291619Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2916.1
- 291620Acids; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives
- 291631Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters
- 291632Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride
- 291634Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, phenylacetic acid and its salts
- 291639Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, phenylacetic acid and its salts