HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2915.39 – Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acetic acid n.e.c. in item no. 2915.3

HS code 2915.39 is the 6-digit subheading for acids, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, esters of acetic acid n.e.c. in item no. 2915.3. It is used for methyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, propyl acetate, amyl acetate and benzyl acetate.

What HS 2915.39 covers

This HS code serves as a catch-all for various esters of acetic acid not specifically enumerated in other subheadings of 2915.3. It encompasses a wide range of organic compounds with diverse applications across industries such as flavors and fragrances, pharmaceuticals, solvents, and plastics. International trade in these "other" esters is driven by specialized demands from various manufacturing sectors. Chemical producers and distributors are the primary exporters, while industries requiring specific ester properties for their formulations are the main importers. Key considerations include the specific chemical properties of each ester, its intended application, and any associated safety or regulatory requirements. The trade volume and specific players vary greatly depending on the particular ester, with some being high-volume industrial chemicals and others niche specialty compounds. This category highlights the vast diversity within organic chemistry trade.

Covers
  • Methyl acetate
  • Isobutyl acetate
  • Propyl acetate
  • Amyl acetate
  • Benzyl acetate
  • Geranyl acetate
  • Linalyl acetate
  • Phenethyl acetate
Examples
  • Eastman Methyl Acetate
  • BASF Isobutyl Acetate
  • Symrise Benzyl Acetate
  • Givaudan Linalyl Acetate

Codes often confused with 2915.39

Common mistake. This code is often confused with specific, enumerated esters like ethyl acetate (291531) or n-butyl acetate (291533) if the product is not one of those specific compounds, or with other organic chemicals if the "ester of acetic acid" characteristic is missed.

2915.31Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; ethyl acetate2915.33Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; n-butyl acetate

Top exporters and importers of HS code 291539, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 291539 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 17% 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. 1 China $979M
  2. 2 India $126M
  3. 3 Germany $125M

World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Singapore $340M
  2. 2 South Korea $134M
  3. 3 United States $124M

World total: $2.0B 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 2915.39 21

Brazil splits HS 2915.39 into 21 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 2915.39.10 Linalyl acetateAcetato de linalila
  2. 2915.39.2 Glyceryl acetatesAcetatos de glicerila Group
  3. 2915.39.21 TriacetinTriacetina
  4. 2915.39.29 Other glyceryl acetatesOutros
  5. 2915.39.3 Acetates of saturated acyclic monoalcohols with not more than 8 carbon atomsAcetatos de monoálcoois acíclicos saturados de até 8 átomos de carbono, inclusive Group
  6. 2915.39.31 n-Propyl acetateDe n-propila
  7. 2915.39.32 2-Ethoxyethyl acetateAcetato de 2-etoxietila
  8. 2915.39.39 Other C1-C8 saturated acyclic monoalcohol acetatesOutros
  9. 2915.39.4 Decyl or hexenyl acetatesAcetatos de decila ou de hexenila Group
  10. 2915.39.41 Decyl acetateDe decila
  11. 2915.39.42 Hexenyl acetateDe hexenila
  12. 2915.39.5 Acetates of benzestrol, dienestrol, hexestrol, mestilbol or stilbestrolAcetatos de benzestrol, de dienoestrol, de hexestrol, de mestilbol ou de estilbestrol Group
  13. 2915.39.51 Benzestrol acetateDe benzestrol
  14. 2915.39.52 Dienestrol acetateDe dienoestrol
  15. 2915.39.53 Hexestrol acetateDe hexestrol
  16. 2915.39.54 Mestilbol acetateDe mestilbol
  17. 2915.39.55 Stilbestrol acetateDe estilbestrol
  18. 2915.39.6 Trichloro-alpha-phenylethyl or trichloromethylphenylcarbinyl acetates or ethylene glycol diacetate (ethylene diacetate)Acetatos de tricloro-alfa-feniletila, de triclorometilfenilcarbinila ou diacetato de etilenoglicol (diacetato de etileno) Group
  19. 2915.39.61 Trichloro-alpha-phenylethyl acetateDe tricloro-alfa-feniletila
  20. 2915.39.62 Trichloromethylphenylcarbinyl acetateDe triclorometilfenilcarbinila
  21. 2915.39.63 Ethylene glycol diacetateDiacetato de etilenoglicol (diacetato de etileno)
  22. 2915.39.9 OtherOutros Group
  23. 2915.39.91 2-tert-Butylcyclohexyl acetateDe 2-ter-butilcicloexila
  24. 2915.39.92 Bornyl acetateDe bornila
  25. 2915.39.93 Dimethylbenzylcarbinyl acetateDe dimetilbenzilcarbinila
  26. 2915.39.94 CyclofenilBis(p-acetoxifenil)cicloexilidenometano (ciclofenil)
  27. 2915.39.99 Other esters 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 2915.39

What is HS code 291539?

HS code 291539 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acetic acid n.e.c. in item no. 2915.3. This HS code serves as a catch-all for various esters of acetic acid not specifically enumerated in other subheadings of 2915.3. It encompasses a wide range of organic compounds with diverse applications across industries such as flavors and fragrances, pharmaceuticals, solvents, and plastics. International trade in these "other" esters is driven by specialized demands from various manufacturing sectors. Chemical producers and distributors are the primary exporters, while industries requiring specific ester properties for their formulations are the main importers. Key considerations include the specific chemical properties of each ester, its intended application, and any associated safety or regulatory requirements. The trade volume and specific players vary greatly depending on the particular ester, with some being high-volume industrial chemicals and others niche specialty compounds. This category highlights the vast diversity within organic chemistry trade.

What products fall under HS code 291539?

Methyl acetate, Isobutyl acetate, Propyl acetate, Amyl acetate, Benzyl acetate, Geranyl acetate, Linalyl acetate, Phenethyl acetate

What are common misclassifications for HS code 291539?

This code is often confused with specific, enumerated esters like ethyl acetate (291531) or n-butyl acetate (291533) if the product is not one of those specific compounds, or with other organic chemicals if the "ester of acetic acid" characteristic is missed.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 291539?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 291539 in UN Comtrade data were China ($979M, 51% of world exports), India ($126M) and Germany ($125M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 291539?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 291539 in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($340M, 17% of world imports), South Korea ($134M) and the United States ($124M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 291539 structured?

HS code 291539 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 291539?

Brazil splits HS code 291539 into 21 NCM codes: 2915.39.10 (Linalyl acetate), 2915.39.21 (Triacetin), 2915.39.29 (Other glyceryl acetates), 2915.39.31 (n-Propyl acetate), 2915.39.32 (2-Ethoxyethyl acetate), 2915.39.39 (Other C1-C8 saturated acyclic monoalcohol acetates), 2915.39.41 (Decyl acetate), 2915.39.42 (Hexenyl acetate), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.