HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2903.14 – Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; carbon tetrachloride
HS code 2903.14 is the 6-digit subheading for saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, carbon tetrachloride. It is used for carbon tetrachloride, tetrachloromethane, freon 10, R-10 and halon 1040.
What HS 2903.14 covers
Carbon tetrachloride, also known as tetrachloromethane, is a chemical with a complex trade history. Once widely used as a fire extinguishing agent, refrigerant, and dry cleaning solvent, its production and consumption have been severely restricted globally due to its potent ozone-depleting potential under the Montreal Protocol. Today, its international trade is primarily limited to feedstock applications for the production of other chemicals, such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), or for specific laboratory and analytical uses where no suitable alternatives exist. Major chemical companies and research institutions are the primary importers and exporters, operating under strict licensing and reporting requirements. Key considerations for trade include compliance with international environmental treaties, ensuring the chemical is used solely for approved feedstock purposes, and managing its hazardous nature. The market is highly regulated, reflecting global efforts to phase out ozone-depleting substances.
- Covers
- Carbon tetrachloride
- Tetrachloromethane
- Freon 10
- R-10
- Halon 1040
- Examples
- Honeywell Carbon Tetrachloride (for feedstock)
- Arkema Carbon Tetrachloride (for feedstock)
- Sigma-Aldrich Carbon Tetrachloride (lab grade)
Codes often confused with 2903.14
Common mistake. This code could be mistaken for 290313 (chloroform) or 290323 (tetrachloroethylene) due to similar names and chemical structures, but 290314 specifically covers carbon tetrachloride, a saturated compound.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 290314, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 290314 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 69% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 91% of world imports. Mexico reports $578M of its heading 2903 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $4.2M 69% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $1.6M 26% of world exports
- 3 United States $153K 2.5% of world exports
World total: $6.1M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $13M 91% of world imports
- 2 Japan $518K 3.6% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $472K 3.3% of world imports
Mexico reports $578M of its heading 2903 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $14M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2903.14
Brazil does not split HS 2903.14: its NCM code is 2903.14.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2903.14
What is HS code 290314?
HS code 290314 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; carbon tetrachloride. Carbon tetrachloride, also known as tetrachloromethane, is a chemical with a complex trade history. Once widely used as a fire extinguishing agent, refrigerant, and dry cleaning solvent, its production and consumption have been severely restricted globally due to its potent ozone-depleting potential under the Montreal Protocol. Today, its international trade is primarily limited to feedstock applications for the production of other chemicals, such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), or for specific laboratory and analytical uses where no suitable alternatives exist. Major chemical companies and research institutions are the primary importers and exporters, operating under strict licensing and reporting requirements. Key considerations for trade include compliance with international environmental treaties, ensuring the chemical is used solely for approved feedstock purposes, and managing its hazardous nature. The market is highly regulated, reflecting global efforts to phase out ozone-depleting substances.
What products fall under HS code 290314?
Carbon tetrachloride, Tetrachloromethane, Freon 10, R-10, Halon 1040
What are common misclassifications for HS code 290314?
This code could be mistaken for 290313 (chloroform) or 290323 (tetrachloroethylene) due to similar names and chemical structures, but 290314 specifically covers carbon tetrachloride, a saturated compound.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 290314?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 290314 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($4.2M, 69% of world exports), the Netherlands ($1.6M) and the United States ($153K). World exports came to about $6.1M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 290314?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 290314 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($13M, 91% of world imports), Japan ($518K) and the Netherlands ($472K). World imports came to about $14M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $578M of its heading 2903 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 290314 structured?
HS code 290314 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (14) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 290314?
In Brazil, HS code 290314 is NCM 2903.14.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.