HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2914.39 – Ketones; aromatic, (without other oxygen function), excluding phenylacetone (phenylpropan-2-one)
HS code 2914.39 is the 6-digit subheading for ketones, aromatic, (without other oxygen function), excluding phenylacetone (phenylpropan-2-one). It is used for acetophenone, benzophenone, propiophenone, butyrophenone and deoxybenzoin.
What HS 2914.39 covers
This category covers a range of aromatic ketones, excluding the highly controlled phenylacetone, that are crucial intermediates and specialty chemicals. These compounds find applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, flavors, fragrances, and polymer synthesis. International trade involves fine chemical manufacturers and distributors exporting these specialized building blocks to various industrial sectors globally. Importers are typically R&D labs, pharmaceutical companies, and producers of high-value specialty chemicals. The trade often involves moderate to high-value batches, with an emphasis on purity and specific isomer requirements. Key considerations for traders include compliance with chemical inventory regulations, safety data sheets, and specific end-use applications, which can dictate purity levels and handling requirements. The market is driven by innovation in specialty chemicals and the demand for complex organic synthesis.
- Covers
- Acetophenone
- Benzophenone
- Propiophenone
- Butyrophenone
- Deoxybenzoin
- 4-Methoxyacetophenone
- Examples
- BASF Acetophenone
- Lanxess Benzophenone
- Sigma-Aldrich specialty aromatic ketones
- TCI America aromatic ketones
Codes often confused with 2914.39
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other aromatic compounds in Chapter 29 if the ketone functional group is not clearly identified, or with other ketones in 2914 if the "aromatic" characteristic is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 291439, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 291439 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 16% 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 $110M 50% of world exports
- 2 India $62M 28% of world exports
- 3 Italy $15M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $221M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $32M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $30M 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $15M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $208M 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 2914.39 2
Brazil splits HS 2914.39 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 2914.39
What is HS code 291439?
HS code 291439 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ketones; aromatic, (without other oxygen function), excluding phenylacetone (phenylpropan-2-one). This category covers a range of aromatic ketones, excluding the highly controlled phenylacetone, that are crucial intermediates and specialty chemicals. These compounds find applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, flavors, fragrances, and polymer synthesis. International trade involves fine chemical manufacturers and distributors exporting these specialized building blocks to various industrial sectors globally. Importers are typically R&D labs, pharmaceutical companies, and producers of high-value specialty chemicals. The trade often involves moderate to high-value batches, with an emphasis on purity and specific isomer requirements. Key considerations for traders include compliance with chemical inventory regulations, safety data sheets, and specific end-use applications, which can dictate purity levels and handling requirements. The market is driven by innovation in specialty chemicals and the demand for complex organic synthesis.
What products fall under HS code 291439?
Acetophenone, Benzophenone, Propiophenone, Butyrophenone, Deoxybenzoin, 4-Methoxyacetophenone
What are common misclassifications for HS code 291439?
This code can be confused with other aromatic compounds in Chapter 29 if the ketone functional group is not clearly identified, or with other ketones in 2914 if the "aromatic" characteristic is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 291439?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 291439 in UN Comtrade data were China ($110M, 50% of world exports), India ($62M) and Italy ($15M). World exports came to about $221M, 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 291439?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 291439 in UN Comtrade data were India ($32M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($30M) and the United States ($15M). World imports came to about $208M, 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 291439 structured?
HS code 291439 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 291439?
Brazil splits HS code 291439 into 2 NCM codes: 2914.39.10 (Acetophenone), 2914.39.90 (Other aromatic ketones). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.