HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2919.10 – Esters; phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate
HS code 2919.10 is the 6-digit subheading for esters, phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate. It is used for tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate, TDBPP, flame retardant chemical, plastic additive and textile treatment chemical.
What HS 2919.10 covers
This specific HS code is dedicated to tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (TDBPP), a chemical compound historically used as a flame retardant. Due to its environmental persistence and potential health concerns, its use and trade are now heavily restricted or banned in many countries. However, limited trade may still occur for specific industrial applications where no viable alternatives exist, or in regions with less stringent environmental regulations. Exporters are typically specialized chemical producers, while importers might be manufacturers of certain plastics, textiles, or electronics in specific markets. The declining global demand reflects a shift towards safer flame retardant technologies, making its trade volume relatively low compared to other chemical intermediates.
- Covers
- Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate
- TDBPP
- Flame retardant chemical
- Plastic additive
- Textile treatment chemical
- Examples
- Chemtura (historically produced)
- ICL Group (specialty chemicals)
- Albemarle (flame retardants)
Codes often confused with 2919.10
Common mistake. While distinct, other phosphoric esters fall under 291990. Misclassification could occur if other brominated flame retardants are incorrectly grouped here instead of their specific codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 291910, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 291910 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 39% 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 Netherlands $11M 63% of world exports
- 2 United States $3.3M 19% of world exports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $2.9M 16% of world exports
World total: $18M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $2.7M 39% of world imports
- 2 India $1.3M 19% of world imports
- 3 Kuwait $488K 7.1% of world imports
World total: $6.9M 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 code for 2919.10
Brazil does not split HS 2919.10: its NCM code is 2919.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.19 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2919.10
What is HS code 291910?
HS code 291910 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Esters; phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate. This specific HS code is dedicated to tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (TDBPP), a chemical compound historically used as a flame retardant. Due to its environmental persistence and potential health concerns, its use and trade are now heavily restricted or banned in many countries. However, limited trade may still occur for specific industrial applications where no viable alternatives exist, or in regions with less stringent environmental regulations. Exporters are typically specialized chemical producers, while importers might be manufacturers of certain plastics, textiles, or electronics in specific markets. The declining global demand reflects a shift towards safer flame retardant technologies, making its trade volume relatively low compared to other chemical intermediates.
What products fall under HS code 291910?
Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate, TDBPP, flame retardant chemical, plastic additive, textile treatment chemical
What are common misclassifications for HS code 291910?
While distinct, other phosphoric esters fall under 291990. Misclassification could occur if other brominated flame retardants are incorrectly grouped here instead of their specific codes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 291910?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 291910 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($11M, 63% of world exports), the United States ($3.3M) and Saudi Arabia ($2.9M). World exports came to about $18M, 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 291910?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 291910 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($2.7M, 39% of world imports), India ($1.3M) and Kuwait ($488K). World imports came to about $6.9M, 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 291910 structured?
HS code 291910 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (19) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 291910?
In Brazil, HS code 291910 is NCM 2919.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.