HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2914.22 – Ketones; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones
HS code 2914.22 is the 6-digit subheading for ketones, cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones. It is used for cyclohexanone, methylcyclohexanone, cyclohexanone oxime, adipic acid precursor and caprolactam precursor.
What HS 2914.22 covers
Cyclohexanone and its methyl derivatives are significant industrial chemicals traded globally, primarily as intermediates in the production of nylon (via caprolactam and adipic acid) and as solvents. Large petrochemical companies and chemical manufacturers are the main exporters, supplying to textile, plastics, and coating industries worldwide. Importers are typically integrated chemical plants or manufacturers of downstream products. The trade volume is substantial, often in bulk, reflecting its role as a foundational chemical for synthetic fibers and resins. Key factors influencing trade include the global demand for nylon products, crude oil prices (as a feedstock), and regional manufacturing capacities. Environmental regulations regarding industrial emissions and solvent use also play a role in market dynamics. Its importance in the polymer industry makes it a bellwether for industrial manufacturing activity.
- Covers
- Cyclohexanone
- Methylcyclohexanone
- Cyclohexanone oxime
- Adipic acid precursor
- Caprolactam precursor
- Examples
- BASF Cyclohexanone
- Invista Cyclohexanone
- Sinopec Cyclohexanone
- Sumitomo Chemical Cyclohexanone
Codes often confused with 2914.22
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other cyclic ketones under 291429 if the specific chemical name is not clearly stated, or with other cyclic organic compounds in Chapter 29 that might have similar industrial applications but different functional groups.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 291422, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 291422 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $113M 41% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$61M 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $27M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $276M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $66M 19% of world imports
- 2 India $49M 14% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $44M 13% of world imports
World total: $353M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 codes for 2914.22 2
Brazil splits HS 2914.22 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2914.22
What is HS code 291422?
HS code 291422 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ketones; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones. Cyclohexanone and its methyl derivatives are significant industrial chemicals traded globally, primarily as intermediates in the production of nylon (via caprolactam and adipic acid) and as solvents. Large petrochemical companies and chemical manufacturers are the main exporters, supplying to textile, plastics, and coating industries worldwide. Importers are typically integrated chemical plants or manufacturers of downstream products. The trade volume is substantial, often in bulk, reflecting its role as a foundational chemical for synthetic fibers and resins. Key factors influencing trade include the global demand for nylon products, crude oil prices (as a feedstock), and regional manufacturing capacities. Environmental regulations regarding industrial emissions and solvent use also play a role in market dynamics. Its importance in the polymer industry makes it a bellwether for industrial manufacturing activity.
What products fall under HS code 291422?
Cyclohexanone, Methylcyclohexanone, Cyclohexanone oxime, Adipic acid precursor, Caprolactam precursor
What are common misclassifications for HS code 291422?
This code can be confused with other cyclic ketones under 291429 if the specific chemical name is not clearly stated, or with other cyclic organic compounds in Chapter 29 that might have similar industrial applications but different functional groups.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 291422?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 291422 in UN Comtrade data were China ($113M, 41% of world exports), Taiwan (about $61M) and the Netherlands ($27M). World exports came to about $276M, 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 291422?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 291422 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($66M, 19% of world imports), India ($49M) and Belgium ($44M). World imports came to about $353M, 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.
How is HS code 291422 structured?
HS code 291422 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 291422?
Brazil splits HS code 291422 into 2 NCM codes: 2914.22.10 (Cyclohexanone), 2914.22.20 (Methylcyclohexanones). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.