About HS Code 291590
This comprehensive HS code covers a diverse range of derivatives of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids that are not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 2915. This includes anhydrides (like acetic anhydride), halides (like acetyl chloride), peroxides, peroxyacids, and various halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives. These compounds are crucial chemical intermediates used across numerous industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, plastics, and specialty chemicals. International trade involves specialized chemical manufacturers and distributors, supplying other chemical companies for further synthesis. Key considerations include the specific reactivity and hazardous properties of each derivative, necessitating strict safety protocols for handling, storage, and transport. The market for these "other" derivatives is highly fragmented, with demand driven by specific industrial processes and the development of new chemical products. Their role as versatile building blocks makes them essential in complex chemical synthesis.
Products Under This Code
Acetic anhydride, Acetyl chloride, Peracetic acid, Trichloroacetyl chloride, Sulfonated acetic acid derivatives, Nitrated acetic acid derivatives
Real World Examples
Celanese Acetic Anhydride, BASF Acetyl Chloride, Solvay Peracetic Acid, Merck Trichloroacetyl Chloride
Common Misclassification
This code is a residual category and can be confused with specific acids or esters within 2915 (e.g., 291521 for acetic acid) if the derivative form (anhydride, halide, etc.) is overlooked, or with other organic chemical derivatives in Chapter 29.
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.
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China, Germany, and the USA are major exporters, while India, the USA, and various European countries are significant importers, reflecting diverse and specialized industrial demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 291590?
HS code 291590 covers: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2915. This comprehensive HS code covers a diverse range of derivatives of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids that are not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 2915. This includes anhydrides (like acetic anhydride), halides (like acetyl chloride), peroxides, peroxyacids, and various halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives. These compounds are crucial chemical intermediates used across numerous industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, plastics, and specialty chemicals. International trade involves specialized chemical manufacturers and distributors, supplying other chemical companies for further synthesis. Key considerations include the specific reactivity and hazardous properties of each derivative, necessitating strict safety protocols for handling, storage, and transport. The market for these "other" derivatives is highly fragmented, with demand driven by specific industrial processes and the development of new chemical products. Their role as versatile building blocks makes them essential in complex chemical synthesis.
What products fall under HS code 291590?
Acetic anhydride, Acetyl chloride, Peracetic acid, Trichloroacetyl chloride, Sulfonated acetic acid derivatives, Nitrated acetic acid derivatives
What are common misclassifications for HS code 291590?
This code is a residual category and can be confused with specific acids or esters within 2915 (e.g., 291521 for acetic acid) if the derivative form (anhydride, halide, etc.) is overlooked, or with other organic chemical derivatives in Chapter 29.
How is HS code 291590 structured?
HS code 291590 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.