HS Code Subheading

Acids; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives

2916.20 Subheading
Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries

About HS Code 291620

This HS code covers cyclanic, cyclenic, and cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, along with their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids, and various derivatives. These compounds are characterized by their cyclic structures and are often derived from natural sources or synthesized for specific industrial applications. They find use in the fragrance and flavor industry, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and as specialty chemical intermediates. Importers include manufacturers of perfumes, food additives, and active pharmaceutical ingredients, while exporters are typically chemical companies specializing in fine chemicals and natural product derivatives. Trade in these chemicals often involves high-purity grades and can be influenced by the availability of natural raw materials and the demand for specific sensory or therapeutic properties.

Products Under This Code

Naphthenic acid, cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, abietic acid, pimaric acid, dehydroabietic acid, menthyl acetate, bornyl acetate

Real World Examples

DRT (abietic acid derivatives), Arizona Chemical (pine chemicals), various fragrance houses

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with other cyclic organic compounds in Chapter 29, particularly those with different functional groups or those classified as essential oils (Chapter 33) if they are mixtures or prepared for specific end-uses like perfumery. The key is the monocarboxylic acid nature and cyclic structure.

Related Codes

2916.11 Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acrylic acid and its salts 2916.12 Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acrylic acid 2916.13 Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts 2916.14 Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of methacrylic acid 2916.15 Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters 2916.16 Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, binapacryl (ISO) 2916.19 Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2916.1 2916.31 Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters 2916.32 Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride 2916.34 Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, phenylacetic acid and its salts

Industry

This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.

Trade Overview

Countries with strong forestry industries (e.g., USA, Scandinavia) and advanced chemical synthesis capabilities (e.g., Germany, China) are major players in the trade of these compounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 291620?

HS code 291620 covers: Acids; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives. This HS code covers cyclanic, cyclenic, and cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, along with their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids, and various derivatives. These compounds are characterized by their cyclic structures and are often derived from natural sources or synthesized for specific industrial applications. They find use in the fragrance and flavor industry, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and as specialty chemical intermediates. Importers include manufacturers of perfumes, food additives, and active pharmaceutical ingredients, while exporters are typically chemical companies specializing in fine chemicals and natural product derivatives. Trade in these chemicals often involves high-purity grades and can be influenced by the availability of natural raw materials and the demand for specific sensory or therapeutic properties.

What products fall under HS code 291620?

Naphthenic acid, cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, abietic acid, pimaric acid, dehydroabietic acid, menthyl acetate, bornyl acetate

What are common misclassifications for HS code 291620?

This code can be confused with other cyclic organic compounds in Chapter 29, particularly those with different functional groups or those classified as essential oils (Chapter 33) if they are mixtures or prepared for specific end-uses like perfumery. The key is the monocarboxylic acid nature and cyclic structure.

How is HS code 291620 structured?

HS code 291620 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.