HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2915.90 – Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2915

HS code 2915.90 is the 6-digit subheading for acids, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2915. It is used for acetic anhydride, acetyl chloride, peracetic acid, trichloroacetyl chloride and sulfonated acetic acid derivatives.

What HS 2915.90 covers

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.

Covers
  • Acetic anhydride
  • Acetyl chloride
  • Peracetic acid
  • Trichloroacetyl chloride
  • Sulfonated acetic acid derivatives
  • Nitrated acetic acid derivatives
Examples
  • Celanese Acetic Anhydride
  • BASF Acetyl Chloride
  • Solvay Peracetic Acid
  • Merck Trichloroacetyl Chloride

Codes often confused with 2915.90

Common mistake. 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.

29.15Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives2915.21Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acetic acid

Top exporters and importers of HS code 291590, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 291590 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% 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 Indonesia $814M
  2. 2 Malaysia $699M
  3. 3 Germany $411M

World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $597M
  2. 2 Netherlands $411M
  3. 3 United States $381M

World total: $4.1B 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 2915.90 17

Brazil splits HS 2915.90 into 17 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 2915.90.10 Chloroacetyl chlorideCloreto de cloroacetila
  2. 2915.90.2 2-Ethylhexanoic acid, its salts and estersÁcido 2-etilexanoico, seus sais e seus ésteres Group
  3. 2915.90.21 2-Ethylhexanoic acidÁcido 2-etilexanoico (ácido 2-etilexoico)
  4. 2915.90.22 Tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate2-Etilexanoato de estanho II
  5. 2915.90.23 Triethylene glycol di(2-ethylhexanoate)Di(2-etilexanoato) de trietilenoglicol
  6. 2915.90.24 2-Ethylhexanoyl chlorideCloreto de 2-etilexanoíla
  7. 2915.90.29 Other 2-ethylhexanoic acid salts and estersOutros
  8. 2915.90.3 Myristic acid; caprylic acid; their salts and estersÁcido mirístico; ácido caprílico; seus sais e seus ésteres Group
  9. 2915.90.31 Myristic acidÁcido mirístico
  10. 2915.90.32 Caprylic acidÁcido caprílico
  11. 2915.90.33 Isopropyl myristateMiristato de isopropila
  12. 2915.90.39 Other myristic or caprylic acid salts and estersOutros
  13. 2915.90.4 Lauric acid, its salts and estersÁcido láurico, seus sais e seus ésteres Group
  14. 2915.90.41 Lauric acidÁcido láurico
  15. 2915.90.43 Pentachlorobiphenyl laurateLaurato de pentaclorobifenila
  16. 2915.90.49 Other lauric acid salts and estersOutros
  17. 2915.90.50 Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid peroxidesPeróxidos de ácidos
  18. 2915.90.60 Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic peroxyacidsPeroxiácidos
  19. 2915.90.70 Perfluorooctanoic acids and their saltsÁcidos perfluoroctanoicos e seus sais
  20. 2915.90.90 Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acidsOutros

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 2915.90

What is HS code 291590?

HS code 291590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 291590?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 291590 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($814M, 21% of world exports), Malaysia ($699M) and Germany ($411M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 291590?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 291590 in UN Comtrade data were China ($597M, 15% of world imports), the Netherlands ($411M) and the United States ($381M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 291590?

Brazil splits HS code 291590 into 17 NCM codes: 2915.90.10 (Chloroacetyl chloride), 2915.90.21 (2-Ethylhexanoic acid), 2915.90.22 (Tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate), 2915.90.23 (Triethylene glycol di(2-ethylhexanoate)), 2915.90.24 (2-Ethylhexanoyl chloride), 2915.90.29 (Other 2-ethylhexanoic acid salts and esters), 2915.90.31 (Myristic acid), 2915.90.32 (Caprylic acid), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.