HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2915.29 – Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acetic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2915.2
HS code 2915.29 is the 6-digit subheading for acids, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, acetic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2915.2. It is used for sodium acetate, calcium acetate, potassium acetate, ethyl acetate and butyl acetate.
What HS 2915.29 covers
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.
- Covers
- Sodium acetate
- Calcium acetate
- Potassium acetate
- Ethyl acetate
- Butyl acetate
- Vinyl acetate monomer
- Amyl acetate
- Propyl acetate
- Examples
- Celanese Vinyl Acetate Monomer
- Eastman Ethyl Acetate
- Merck Sodium Acetate
- BASF Butyl Acetate
- Wacker VAM
Codes often confused with 2915.29
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 291529, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 291529 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 20% 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 $148M 36% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $73M 18% of world exports
- 3 Germany $45M 11% of world exports
World total: $408M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $99M 20% of world imports
- 2 United States $61M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $32M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $498M 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 2915.29 3
Brazil splits HS 2915.29 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2915.29.10 Sodium acetateAcetato de sódio
- 2915.29.20 Cobalt acetatesAcetatos de cobalto
- 2915.29.90 Other salts of acetic acidOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.15 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
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.
Questions about HS 2915.29
What is HS code 291529?
HS code 291529 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 291529?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 291529 in UN Comtrade data were China ($148M, 36% of world exports), the Netherlands ($73M) and Germany ($45M). World exports came to about $408M, 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 291529?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 291529 in UN Comtrade data were India ($99M, 20% of world imports), the United States ($61M) and Germany ($32M). World imports came to about $498M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 291529?
Brazil splits HS code 291529 into 3 NCM codes: 2915.29.10 (Sodium acetate), 2915.29.20 (Cobalt acetates), 2915.29.90 (Other salts of acetic acid). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.