HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2920.11 – Esters; thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO) (methyl-parathion)

HS code 2920.11 is the 6-digit subheading for esters, thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO) (methyl-parathion). It is used for parathion, methyl-parathion, O,O-diethyl O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate, O,O-dimethyl O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate and organophosphate insecticide.

What HS 2920.11 covers

This specific HS code is dedicated to parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO), which are highly toxic organophosphate insecticides. Their trade is severely regulated and restricted globally due to significant environmental and health risks. Historically, these compounds were widely used in agriculture, but their application has drastically declined. Today, trade is minimal and limited to very specific regions or highly controlled applications, often involving specialized chemical manufacturers as exporters and agricultural sectors in countries with less stringent regulations as importers. The stringent international conventions governing persistent organic pollutants have largely curtailed their global movement, making this a niche and declining trade category.

Covers: Parathion
Methyl-parathion
O,O-diethyl O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate
O,O-dimethyl O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate
Organophosphate insecticide
Examples: Bayer CropScience (historically produced)
Syngenta (historically produced)
specific generic agrochemical manufacturers

Codes often confused with 2920.11

Common mistake. Other thiophosphoric esters fall under 292019. Misclassification could occur if other organophosphate insecticides are incorrectly grouped here instead of their specific codes or 292019.

2920.19Esters; thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts; other than parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO) (methyl-parathion)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 292011, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 292011 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 93% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 55% 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 United States $1.1M 93% of world exports
2 Germany $29K 2.5% of world exports
3 Indonesia $22K 1.9% of world exports

World total: $1.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 South Africa $469K 55% of world imports
2 Guatemala $129K 15% of world imports
3 Taiwan* ~$114K 13% of world imports · partner records ↗

World total: $849K 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 2920.11 2

Brazil splits HS 2920.11 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.20 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Access via API

GET /api/hs-code/292011/

{
  "code": "292011",
  "description": "Esters; thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO) (methyl-parathion)",
  "section": "VI",
  "parent": "2920"
}

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Questions about HS 2920.11

What is HS code 292011?

HS code 292011 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Esters; thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO) (methyl-parathion). This specific HS code is dedicated to parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO), which are highly toxic organophosphate insecticides. Their trade is severely regulated and restricted globally due to significant environmental and health risks. Historically, these compounds were widely used in agriculture, but their application has drastically declined. Today, trade is minimal and limited to very specific regions or highly controlled applications, often involving specialized chemical manufacturers as exporters and agricultural sectors in countries with less stringent regulations as importers. The stringent international conventions governing persistent organic pollutants have largely curtailed their global movement, making this a niche and declining trade category.

What products fall under HS code 292011?

Parathion, methyl-parathion, O,O-diethyl O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate, O,O-dimethyl O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate, organophosphate insecticide

What are common misclassifications for HS code 292011?

Other thiophosphoric esters fall under 292019. Misclassification could occur if other organophosphate insecticides are incorrectly grouped here instead of their specific codes or 292019.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 292011?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 292011 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1M, 93% of world exports), Germany ($29K) and Indonesia ($22K). World exports came to about $1.2M, 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 292011?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 292011 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($469K, 55% of world imports), Guatemala ($129K) and Taiwan (about $114K). World imports came to about $849K, 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 292011 structured?

HS code 292011 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (20) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 292011?

Brazil splits HS code 292011 into 2 NCM codes: 2920.11.10 (Parathion (ethyl parathion)), 2920.11.20 (Parathion-methyl (methyl parathion)). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.