HS Code Subheading

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

2920.19 Subheading
Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries

About HS Code 292019

This HS code covers a diverse range of thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts, along with their derivatives, excluding the specifically enumerated parathion and parathion-methyl. These compounds are crucial intermediates and active ingredients, primarily finding applications in agrochemicals as insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Beyond agriculture, they are also used as lubricants and specialty additives in various industrial processes. Major chemical companies and agrochemical producers in countries with strong chemical industries are key exporters, while agricultural sectors, lubricant manufacturers, and specialty chemical industries globally are typical importers, relying on these compounds for crop protection and industrial performance.

Products Under This Code

Malathion, dimethoate, chlorpyrifos, phosmet, ethion, fenthion, azinphos-methyl

Real World Examples

BASF (agrochemicals), Syngenta (agrochemicals), Corteva Agriscience (agrochemicals), Sumitomo Chemical

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with 2919 (phosphoric esters) if the 'thio' (sulfur) component is overlooked, or with other specific organophosphate codes if not carefully identified.

Related Codes

2920.11 Esters; thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO) (methyl-parathion) 2920.21 Esters; phosphite esters and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, dimethyl phosphite 2920.22 Esters; phosphite esters and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl phosphite 2920.23 Esters; phosphite esters and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, trimethyl phosphite 2920.24 Esters; phosphite esters and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, triethyl phosphite 2920.29 Esters; phosphite esters and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2920 2920.30 Esters; of other inorganic acids of non-metals (excluding esters of hydrogen halides) and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, endosulfan (ISO) 2920.90 Esters; other than thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and phosphite esters and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2920

Industry

This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.

Trade Overview

China, India, USA, and European countries are significant in the production and trade of these agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 292019?

HS code 292019 covers: Esters; thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts; other than parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO) (methyl-parathion). This HS code covers a diverse range of thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts, along with their derivatives, excluding the specifically enumerated parathion and parathion-methyl. These compounds are crucial intermediates and active ingredients, primarily finding applications in agrochemicals as insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Beyond agriculture, they are also used as lubricants and specialty additives in various industrial processes. Major chemical companies and agrochemical producers in countries with strong chemical industries are key exporters, while agricultural sectors, lubricant manufacturers, and specialty chemical industries globally are typical importers, relying on these compounds for crop protection and industrial performance.

What products fall under HS code 292019?

Malathion, dimethoate, chlorpyrifos, phosmet, ethion, fenthion, azinphos-methyl

What are common misclassifications for HS code 292019?

Can be confused with 2919 (phosphoric esters) if the 'thio' (sulfur) component is overlooked, or with other specific organophosphate codes if not carefully identified.

How is HS code 292019 structured?

HS code 292019 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.