HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2914.29 – Ketones; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, other than cyclohexanone, methylcyclohexanones, ionones, and methylionones
HS code 2914.29 is the 6-digit subheading for ketones, cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, other than cyclohexanone, methylcyclohexanones, ionones, and methylionones. It is used for isophorone, menthone, carvone, camphor and pulegone.
What HS 2914.29 covers
This residual category encompasses a variety of cyclanic, cyclenic, or cycloterpenic ketones that are not specifically classified under 291422 or 291423. These "other" cyclic ketones serve diverse roles as specialty solvents, chemical intermediates, and components in niche applications within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries. Trade typically involves specialized chemical suppliers and distributors exporting these compounds to manufacturers requiring specific chemical structures for synthesis or formulation. Importers range from R&D facilities to producers of high-value-added products. The market is characterized by lower volumes but often higher unit values, driven by specific industrial demands and custom synthesis requirements. Traders must navigate complex regulatory landscapes, including chemical registration and safety data sheet requirements, given the specialized nature of these compounds. Purity and isomer specificity are paramount in these transactions.
- Covers
- Isophorone
- Menthone
- Carvone
- Camphor
- Pulegone
- Fenchone
- Verbenone
- Examples
- BASF Isophorone
- Sigma-Aldrich specialty ketones
- TCI America cyclic ketones
Codes often confused with 2914.29
Common mistake. This code is a common "catch-all" and can be confused with the more specific cyclic ketones in 291422 (cyclohexanone) or 291423 (ionones) if the product description is vague, or with other cyclic organic compounds in Chapter 29.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 291429, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 291429 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 $434M 35% of world exports
- 2 India $208M 17% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $129M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $163M 13% of world imports
- 2 India $110M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 France $108M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 codes for 2914.29 3
Brazil splits HS 2914.29 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2914.29.10 CarvoneCarvona
- 2914.29.20 l-Menthonel-Mentona
- 2914.29.90 Other cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ketonesOutras
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 2914.29
What is HS code 291429?
HS code 291429 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ketones; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, other than cyclohexanone, methylcyclohexanones, ionones, and methylionones. This residual category encompasses a variety of cyclanic, cyclenic, or cycloterpenic ketones that are not specifically classified under 291422 or 291423. These "other" cyclic ketones serve diverse roles as specialty solvents, chemical intermediates, and components in niche applications within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries. Trade typically involves specialized chemical suppliers and distributors exporting these compounds to manufacturers requiring specific chemical structures for synthesis or formulation. Importers range from R&D facilities to producers of high-value-added products. The market is characterized by lower volumes but often higher unit values, driven by specific industrial demands and custom synthesis requirements. Traders must navigate complex regulatory landscapes, including chemical registration and safety data sheet requirements, given the specialized nature of these compounds. Purity and isomer specificity are paramount in these transactions.
What products fall under HS code 291429?
Isophorone, Menthone, Carvone, Camphor, Pulegone, Fenchone, Verbenone
What are common misclassifications for HS code 291429?
This code is a common "catch-all" and can be confused with the more specific cyclic ketones in 291422 (cyclohexanone) or 291423 (ionones) if the product description is vague, or with other cyclic organic compounds in Chapter 29.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 291429?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 291429 in UN Comtrade data were China ($434M, 35% of world exports), India ($208M) and Switzerland ($129M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 291429?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 291429 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($163M, 13% of world imports), India ($110M) and France ($108M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 291429 structured?
HS code 291429 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 291429?
Brazil splits HS code 291429 into 3 NCM codes: 2914.29.10 (Carvone), 2914.29.20 (l-Menthone), 2914.29.90 (Other cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ketones). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.