HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2914.50 – Ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function
HS code 2914.50 is the 6-digit subheading for ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function. It is used for hydroxyacetophenone, resacetophenone, benzoin, vanillin (if ketone function is primary) and salicylaldehyde (if ketone function is primary).
What HS 2914.50 covers
This category encompasses ketones that also contain a phenol group or other oxygen-containing functional groups not covered by ketone-alcohols or ketone-aldehydes. These complex organic compounds are highly specialized chemical intermediates, often used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, pigments, polymers, and high-performance materials. Their unique chemical structures allow for specific reactivity and properties, making them valuable in advanced chemical manufacturing. International trade involves fine chemical companies and specialty manufacturers exporting these compounds to industries requiring precise chemical building blocks. Importers are typically research-intensive companies, pharmaceutical firms, and producers of high-value-added chemicals. Key considerations for traders include the specific nature of the "other oxygen function," purity specifications, and adherence to stringent regulatory requirements for specialty chemicals. The market is niche, driven by innovation and demand for advanced materials.
- Covers
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Resacetophenone
- Benzoin
- Vanillin (if ketone function is primary)
- Salicylaldehyde (if ketone function is primary)
- 2-Hydroxybenzophenone
- Examples
- Sigma-Aldrich Hydroxyacetophenone
- TCI America specialty ketone-phenols
- BASF specialty chemicals
Codes often confused with 2914.50
Common mistake. This code is broad and can be confused with simple phenols (2907), simple ketones (2914.1-.3), or other polyfunctional compounds in Chapter 29 if the specific combination of ketone and "other oxygen function" is not clearly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 291450, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 291450 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 $188M 45% of world exports
- 2 India $85M 21% of world exports
- 3 Germany $34M 8.2% of world exports
World total: $416M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $75M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $40M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $23M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $390M 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 2914.50 3
Brazil splits HS 2914.50 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2914.50.10 NabumetoneNabumetona
- 2914.50.20 Chrysarobin1,8-Di-hidroxi-3-metil-9-antrona e sua forma enólica (crisarobina ou chrysarobin)
- 2914.50.90 Other ketone-phenols and oxygen-function 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 2914.50
What is HS code 291450?
HS code 291450 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function. This category encompasses ketones that also contain a phenol group or other oxygen-containing functional groups not covered by ketone-alcohols or ketone-aldehydes. These complex organic compounds are highly specialized chemical intermediates, often used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, pigments, polymers, and high-performance materials. Their unique chemical structures allow for specific reactivity and properties, making them valuable in advanced chemical manufacturing. International trade involves fine chemical companies and specialty manufacturers exporting these compounds to industries requiring precise chemical building blocks. Importers are typically research-intensive companies, pharmaceutical firms, and producers of high-value-added chemicals. Key considerations for traders include the specific nature of the "other oxygen function," purity specifications, and adherence to stringent regulatory requirements for specialty chemicals. The market is niche, driven by innovation and demand for advanced materials.
What products fall under HS code 291450?
Hydroxyacetophenone, Resacetophenone, Benzoin, Vanillin (if ketone function is primary), Salicylaldehyde (if ketone function is primary), 2-Hydroxybenzophenone
What are common misclassifications for HS code 291450?
This code is broad and can be confused with simple phenols (2907), simple ketones (2914.1-.3), or other polyfunctional compounds in Chapter 29 if the specific combination of ketone and "other oxygen function" is not clearly identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 291450?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 291450 in UN Comtrade data were China ($188M, 45% of world exports), India ($85M) and Germany ($34M). World exports came to about $416M, 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 291450?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 291450 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($75M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($40M) and France ($23M). World imports came to about $390M, 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 291450 structured?
HS code 291450 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 291450?
Brazil splits HS code 291450 into 3 NCM codes: 2914.50.10 (Nabumetone), 2914.50.20 (Chrysarobin), 2914.50.90 (Other ketone-phenols and oxygen-function ketones). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.