HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2919.90 – Esters; phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; other than tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate
HS code 2919.90 is the 6-digit subheading for esters, phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate. It is used for triphenyl phosphate, tributyl phosphate, tricresyl phosphate, triethyl phosphate and trimethyl phosphate.
What HS 2919.90 covers
This HS code covers a broad spectrum of phosphoric esters and their salts, including lactophosphates, along with their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives, excluding tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate. These versatile compounds are essential in numerous industries, serving as plasticizers, flame retardants (other than TDBPP), lubricants, hydraulic fluids, and crucial intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Major chemical companies worldwide are key exporters, while diverse sectors such as plastics manufacturing, automotive, electronics, and agriculture act as primary importers, relying on these esters for their unique functional properties and as building blocks for more complex products.
- Covers
- Triphenyl phosphate
- Tributyl phosphate
- Tricresyl phosphate
- Triethyl phosphate
- Trimethyl phosphate
- Ammonium polyphosphate
- Calcium lactophosphate
- Examples
- Lanxess (phosphate esters)
- ICL Group (phosphate-based chemicals)
- ExxonMobil (lubricant additives)
- BASF (chemical intermediates)
Codes often confused with 2919.90
Common mistake. This category can be confused with 2920 (thiophosphoric or phosphite esters) if the distinction between 'phosphoric' and 'thiophosphoric' or 'phosphite' structures is not carefully observed.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 291990, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 291990 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 $452M 47% of world exports
- 2 Germany $117M 12% of world exports
- 3 Italy $74M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $954M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $113M 13% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $66M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $57M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $873M 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 2919.90 7
Brazil splits HS 2919.90 into 7 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2919.90.10 Tributyl phosphateDe tributila
- 2919.90.20 Tricresyl phosphateDe tricresila
- 2919.90.30 Triphenyl phosphateDe trifenila
- 2919.90.40 Dichlorvos (DDVP)Diclorvós (DDVP)
- 2919.90.50 Calcium lactophosphateLactofosfato de cálcio
- 2919.90.60 ChlorfenvinphosClorfenvinfós
- 2919.90.90 Other phosphoric esters and their saltsOutros
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 2919.90
What is HS code 291990?
HS code 291990 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; other than tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate. This HS code covers a broad spectrum of phosphoric esters and their salts, including lactophosphates, along with their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives, excluding tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate. These versatile compounds are essential in numerous industries, serving as plasticizers, flame retardants (other than TDBPP), lubricants, hydraulic fluids, and crucial intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Major chemical companies worldwide are key exporters, while diverse sectors such as plastics manufacturing, automotive, electronics, and agriculture act as primary importers, relying on these esters for their unique functional properties and as building blocks for more complex products.
What products fall under HS code 291990?
Triphenyl phosphate, tributyl phosphate, tricresyl phosphate, triethyl phosphate, trimethyl phosphate, ammonium polyphosphate, calcium lactophosphate
What are common misclassifications for HS code 291990?
This category can be confused with 2920 (thiophosphoric or phosphite esters) if the distinction between 'phosphoric' and 'thiophosphoric' or 'phosphite' structures is not carefully observed.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 291990?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 291990 in UN Comtrade data were China ($452M, 47% of world exports), Germany ($117M) and Italy ($74M). World exports came to about $954M, 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 291990?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 291990 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($113M, 13% of world imports), South Korea ($66M) and Germany ($57M). World imports came to about $873M, 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 291990 structured?
HS code 291990 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 291990?
Brazil splits HS code 291990 into 7 NCM codes: 2919.90.10 (Tributyl phosphate), 2919.90.20 (Tricresyl phosphate), 2919.90.30 (Triphenyl phosphate), 2919.90.40 (Dichlorvos (DDVP)), 2919.90.50 (Calcium lactophosphate), 2919.90.60 (Chlorfenvinphos), 2919.90.90 (Other phosphoric esters and their salts). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.