HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2914.40 – Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes
HS code 2914.40 is the 6-digit subheading for ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes. It is used for diacetone alcohol, 4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one, 4-Oxopentanal, 3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-butanone and 2-Hydroxyacetophenone.
What HS 2914.40 covers
This code covers organic compounds possessing both a ketone functional group and an alcohol or aldehyde functional group. These bifunctional compounds are highly versatile chemical intermediates, finding applications in complex organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. Their dual functionality allows for diverse reaction pathways, making them valuable building blocks for advanced materials and fine chemicals. International trade involves specialized chemical manufacturers and distributors exporting these intermediates to industries requiring sophisticated chemical synthesis capabilities. Importers are typically R&D-intensive companies, pharmaceutical producers, and specialty chemical manufacturers. Key considerations for traders include the specific arrangement of functional groups, purity requirements, and compliance with chemical safety and environmental regulations. The market is driven by demand for innovative materials and complex drug molecules.
- Covers
- Diacetone alcohol
- 4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one
- 4-Oxopentanal
- 3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-butanone
- 2-Hydroxyacetophenone
- Examples
- Dow Diacetone Alcohol
- Arkema Diacetone Alcohol
- Sigma-Aldrich ketone-alcohols
- TCI America ketone-aldehydes
Codes often confused with 2914.40
Common mistake. This code can be confused with simple ketones (2914.1, 2914.2, 2914.3) or simple alcohols (2905) or aldehydes (2912) if only one functional group is considered, or with other polyfunctional compounds in Chapter 29.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 291440, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 291440 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 $50M 26% of world exports
- 2 Germany $28M 15% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $27M 14% of world exports
World total: $191M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $49M 24% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $20M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $17M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $200M 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 2914.40 3
Brazil splits HS 2914.40 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2914.40.10 Diacetone alcohol4-Hidroxi-4-metilpentan-2-ona (diacetona álcool)
- 2914.40.9 OtherOutras Group
- 2914.40.91 BenzoinBenzoína
- 2914.40.99 Other ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydesOutras
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 2914.40
What is HS code 291440?
HS code 291440 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes. This code covers organic compounds possessing both a ketone functional group and an alcohol or aldehyde functional group. These bifunctional compounds are highly versatile chemical intermediates, finding applications in complex organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. Their dual functionality allows for diverse reaction pathways, making them valuable building blocks for advanced materials and fine chemicals. International trade involves specialized chemical manufacturers and distributors exporting these intermediates to industries requiring sophisticated chemical synthesis capabilities. Importers are typically R&D-intensive companies, pharmaceutical producers, and specialty chemical manufacturers. Key considerations for traders include the specific arrangement of functional groups, purity requirements, and compliance with chemical safety and environmental regulations. The market is driven by demand for innovative materials and complex drug molecules.
What products fall under HS code 291440?
Diacetone alcohol, 4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one, 4-Oxopentanal, 3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-butanone, 2-Hydroxyacetophenone
What are common misclassifications for HS code 291440?
This code can be confused with simple ketones (2914.1, 2914.2, 2914.3) or simple alcohols (2905) or aldehydes (2912) if only one functional group is considered, or with other polyfunctional compounds in Chapter 29.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 291440?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 291440 in UN Comtrade data were China ($50M, 26% of world exports), Germany ($28M) and the Netherlands ($27M). World exports came to about $191M, 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 291440?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 291440 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($49M, 24% of world imports), the Netherlands ($20M) and Germany ($17M). World imports came to about $200M, 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 291440 structured?
HS code 291440 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 291440?
Brazil splits HS code 291440 into 3 NCM codes: 2914.40.10 (Diacetone alcohol), 2914.40.91 (Benzoin), 2914.40.99 (Other ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.