HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2916.13 – Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts
HS code 2916.13 is the 6-digit subheading for acids, unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, methacrylic acid and its salts. It is used for methacrylic acid, glacial methacrylic acid, sodium methacrylate, potassium methacrylate and ammonium methacrylate.
What HS 2916.13 covers
Methacrylic acid (MAA) and its salts are crucial chemical intermediates, primarily used as monomers for the production of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and various methacrylic esters. These materials find extensive application in industries requiring high-performance plastics, coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemicals. Key importers include manufacturers of automotive parts, optical products, and construction materials, while major chemical producers in Asia, Europe, and North America are the primary exporters. The global trade in MAA is influenced by demand from the automotive and electronics sectors, as well as the construction industry. Traders must navigate specific handling and storage requirements due to MAA's corrosive nature and potential for polymerization, ensuring proper stabilization during transport.
- Covers
- Methacrylic acid
- Glacial methacrylic acid
- Sodium methacrylate
- Potassium methacrylate
- Ammonium methacrylate
- Examples
- Mitsubishi Chemical (MAA)
- Evonik (MAA)
- Dow Chemical (MAA)
- LG Chem (MAA)
Codes often confused with 2916.13
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 291614 (esters of methacrylic acid) and 3906 (acrylic polymers), which are derivatives or polymers made from MAA. It specifically covers the methacrylic acid monomer and its direct salts.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 291613, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 291613 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, 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 Germany $59M 26% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $43M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $35M 15% of world exports
World total: $227M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $40M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $29M 11% of world imports
- 3 India $28M 10% of world imports
World total: $269M 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 2916.13 2
Brazil splits HS 2916.13 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.16 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2916.13
What is HS code 291613?
HS code 291613 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts. Methacrylic acid (MAA) and its salts are crucial chemical intermediates, primarily used as monomers for the production of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and various methacrylic esters. These materials find extensive application in industries requiring high-performance plastics, coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemicals. Key importers include manufacturers of automotive parts, optical products, and construction materials, while major chemical producers in Asia, Europe, and North America are the primary exporters. The global trade in MAA is influenced by demand from the automotive and electronics sectors, as well as the construction industry. Traders must navigate specific handling and storage requirements due to MAA's corrosive nature and potential for polymerization, ensuring proper stabilization during transport.
What products fall under HS code 291613?
Methacrylic acid, glacial methacrylic acid, sodium methacrylate, potassium methacrylate, ammonium methacrylate
What are common misclassifications for HS code 291613?
This code is distinct from 291614 (esters of methacrylic acid) and 3906 (acrylic polymers), which are derivatives or polymers made from MAA. It specifically covers the methacrylic acid monomer and its direct salts.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 291613?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 291613 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($59M, 26% of world exports), South Korea ($43M) and China ($35M). World exports came to about $227M, 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 291613?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 291613 in UN Comtrade data were France ($40M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($29M) and India ($28M). World imports came to about $269M, 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 291613 structured?
HS code 291613 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 291613?
Brazil splits HS code 291613 into 2 NCM codes: 2916.13.10 (Methacrylic acid), 2916.13.20 (Salts of methacrylic acid). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.