What types of products are classified under HS-4 2923?

HS-4 2923 includes quaternary ammonium salts, lecithins, and various phosphoaminolipids.

How do I determine which HS-6 code to use?

Identify the specific chemical or application of your product, then choose the HS-6 code that matches its description.

Are lecithins considered quaternary ammonium compounds?

Lecithins are classified separately under HS-6 292320, while quaternary ammonium compounds fall under HS-6 292310 and others.

What is the significance of 'whether or not chemically defined'?

This phrase indicates that the classification applies regardless of whether the chemical structure is fully specified.

Can I use HS-6 292390 for any unclassified ammonium salts?

Yes, HS-6 292390 is a general category for quaternary ammonium salts not specifically defined in other lines.

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2923 — Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined

Chapter 29: Organic chemicals

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 2923 when importing or exporting quaternary ammonium salts, such as choline salts, or lecithins. For example, if you are shipping a product containing choline chloride for use in animal feed, this code is applicable.

When deciding between the HS-6 lines under this heading, consider whether your product is a specific quaternary ammonium salt or a lecithin. For instance, HS-6 292310 is for choline and its salts, while HS-6 292320 covers lecithins, which are often used in food products.

If your product includes specialized quaternary ammonium compounds like tetraethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, you should use HS-6 292330. In contrast, HS-6 292340 is designated for didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, which has distinct applications in industrial cleaning.

For any quaternary ammonium salts or hydroxides not specifically defined in the previous lines, HS-6 292390 is the catch-all category. This is useful if your product doesn’t fit neatly into the other classifications.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

quaternary ammonium salts · lecithins · choline salts · phosphoaminolipids · chemical classification · import codes · export codes · chemical definitions · industrial cleaning agents · animal feed additives

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Choline chloride used in animal feed
Lecithin extracted from soybeans for food production
Tetraethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate for industrial applications
Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate as a disinfectant
Quaternary ammonium compounds used in personal care products
Phosphoaminolipids for pharmaceutical formulations

Common questions

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What is HS-4 2923 used for?
How to classify quaternary ammonium salts?
What are lecithins in HS codes?
Differences between HS-6 292310 and 292320?
What products fall under HS-4 2923?
How to determine the right HS-6 code for my product?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products are classified under HS-4 2923?: HS-4 2923 includes quaternary ammonium salts, lecithins, and various phosphoaminolipids.
How do I determine which HS-6 code to use?: Identify the specific chemical or application of your product, then choose the HS-6 code that matches its description.
Are lecithins considered quaternary ammonium compounds?: Lecithins are classified separately under HS-6 292320, while quaternary ammonium compounds fall under HS-6 292310 and others.
What is the significance of 'whether or not chemically defined'?: This phrase indicates that the classification applies regardless of whether the chemical structure is fully specified.
Can I use HS-6 292390 for any unclassified ammonium salts?: Yes, HS-6 292390 is a general category for quaternary ammonium salts not specifically defined in other lines.

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HS code directory Chapter 29

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