HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2916.20 – Acids; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives
HS code 2916.20 is the 6-digit subheading for acids, cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives. It is used for naphthenic acid, cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, abietic acid, pimaric acid and dehydroabietic acid.
What HS 2916.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Naphthenic acid
- Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid
- Abietic acid
- Pimaric acid
- Dehydroabietic acid
- Menthyl acetate
- Bornyl acetate
- Examples
- DRT (abietic acid derivatives)
- Arizona Chemical (pine chemicals)
- various fragrance houses
Codes often confused with 2916.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 291620, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 291620 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 China $223M 46% of world exports
- 2 Japan $61M 13% of world exports
- 3 India $42M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $486M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $140M 21% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $115M 17% of world imports
- 3 India $40M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $664M 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 2916.20 7
Brazil splits HS 2916.20 into 7 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2916.20.1 Derivatives of cyclopropanecarboxylic acidDerivados do ácido ciclopropanocarboxílico Group
- 2916.20.11 Dibromovinyl dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acidÁcido 3-(2,2-dibromovinil)-2,2-dimetilciclopropanocarboxílico
- 2916.20.12 Dichlorovinyl dimethylcyclopropane acyl chlorideCloreto do ácido 3-(2,2-diclorovinil)-2,2-dimetilciclopropanocarboxílico (DVO)
- 2916.20.13 AllethrinsAletrinas
- 2916.20.14 PermethrinPermetrina
- 2916.20.15 BifenthrinBifentrina
- 2916.20.19 Other cyclopropanecarboxylic acid derivativesOutros
- 2916.20.90 Other alicyclic monocarboxylic acidsOutros
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 2916.20
What is HS code 291620?
HS code 291620 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 291620?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 291620 in UN Comtrade data were China ($223M, 46% of world exports), Japan ($61M) and India ($42M). World exports came to about $486M, 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 291620?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 291620 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($140M, 21% of world imports), Brazil ($115M) and India ($40M). World imports came to about $664M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 291620?
Brazil splits HS code 291620 into 7 NCM codes: 2916.20.11 (Dibromovinyl dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid), 2916.20.12 (Dichlorovinyl dimethylcyclopropane acyl chloride), 2916.20.13 (Allethrins), 2916.20.14 (Permethrin), 2916.20.15 (Bifenthrin), 2916.20.19 (Other cyclopropanecarboxylic acid derivatives), 2916.20.90 (Other alicyclic monocarboxylic acids). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.