About HS Code 291529
This HS code serves as a "basket" category for other salts and esters of acetic acid not specifically enumerated elsewhere within subheading 2915.2. This includes a wide array of compounds like sodium acetate, calcium acetate, potassium acetate, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, and vinyl acetate. These derivatives have diverse applications: sodium acetate is used in textiles, food preservation, and heating pads; calcium acetate in food and as a pharmaceutical excipient; ethyl and butyl acetates are common solvents in paints, coatings, and inks; and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is a crucial building block for polymers. Major importers are countries with robust manufacturing sectors, including chemical, food, textile, and automotive industries, such as China, the USA, Germany, and India. Exporters often include nations with strong chemical production capabilities, like China, the USA, and European countries. Key considerations for trade involve the specific derivative's properties (e.g., flammability of esters, hygroscopicity of salts), purity requirements, and compliance with relevant industry standards.
Products Under This Code
Sodium acetate, Calcium acetate, Potassium acetate, Ethyl acetate, Butyl acetate, Vinyl acetate monomer, Amyl acetate, Propyl acetate
Real World Examples
Celanese Vinyl Acetate Monomer, Eastman Ethyl Acetate, Merck Sodium Acetate, BASF Butyl Acetate, Wacker VAM
Common Misclassification
This is a residual code for acetic acid derivatives. It's often confused with 291521 (acetic acid) or 291524 (acetic anhydride) if the specific salt or ester form is not recognized.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Products Classified Under 2915.29
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Top importers include China, the USA, and Germany; top exporters are China, the USA, and the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 291529?
HS code 291529 covers: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acetic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2915.2. This HS code serves as a "basket" category for other salts and esters of acetic acid not specifically enumerated elsewhere within subheading 2915.2. This includes a wide array of compounds like sodium acetate, calcium acetate, potassium acetate, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, and vinyl acetate. These derivatives have diverse applications: sodium acetate is used in textiles, food preservation, and heating pads; calcium acetate in food and as a pharmaceutical excipient; ethyl and butyl acetates are common solvents in paints, coatings, and inks; and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is a crucial building block for polymers. Major importers are countries with robust manufacturing sectors, including chemical, food, textile, and automotive industries, such as China, the USA, Germany, and India. Exporters often include nations with strong chemical production capabilities, like China, the USA, and European countries. Key considerations for trade involve the specific derivative's properties (e.g., flammability of esters, hygroscopicity of salts), purity requirements, and compliance with relevant industry standards.
What products fall under HS code 291529?
Sodium acetate, Calcium acetate, Potassium acetate, Ethyl acetate, Butyl acetate, Vinyl acetate monomer, Amyl acetate, Propyl acetate
What are common misclassifications for HS code 291529?
This is a residual code for acetic acid derivatives. It's often confused with 291521 (acetic acid) or 291524 (acetic anhydride) if the specific salt or ester form is not recognized.
How is HS code 291529 structured?
HS code 291529 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.