HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2922.50 – Amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function

HS code 2922.50 is the 6-digit subheading for amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function. It is used for tyrosine, serine, threonine, dopamine and epinephrine.

What HS 2922.50 covers

This broad HS code covers amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols, and other amino-compounds that possess an oxygen function. This diverse group of organic chemicals serves as crucial building blocks and intermediates across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, specialty polymers, and personal care products. They are valued for their bifunctional nature, allowing for complex chemical reactions and the synthesis of sophisticated molecules. Importers and exporters include pharmaceutical API manufacturers, fine chemical producers, and research chemical suppliers. The trade is characterized by high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals, often requiring stringent quality control and regulatory compliance, particularly for pharmaceutical applications, where purity and consistency are paramount.

Covers
  • Tyrosine
  • Serine
  • Threonine
  • Dopamine
  • Epinephrine
  • Norepinephrine
  • Salbutamol
  • Paracetamol (acetaminophen) precursors
Examples
  • Merck KGaA's pharmaceutical intermediates
  • Lonza's fine chemicals
  • Evonik's specialty amino acids
  • DSM's nutritional ingredients

Codes often confused with 2922.50

Common mistake. Can be confused with other amino-compounds without oxygen function (2921) or with amino-alcohols without phenol groups (292219), depending on the specific chemical structure and functional groups.

29.21Amine-function compounds2922.19Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2922.1

Top exporters and importers of HS code 292250, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 292250 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 7.9% 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. 1 China $1.1B
  2. 2 India $198M
  3. 3 Spain $120M

World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $202M
  2. 2 United States $200M
  3. 3 Germany $200M

World total: $2.6B 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 2922.50 7

Brazil splits HS 2922.50 into 7 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 2922.50.1 Phenylephrine and its saltsFenilefrina e seus sais Group
  2. 2922.50.11 Phenylephrine hydrochlorideCloridrato
  3. 2922.50.19 Phenylephrine and salts other than hydrochlorideOutros
  4. 2922.50.3 Tyrosine and its derivatives; salts thereofTirosina e seus derivados; sais destes produtos Group
  5. 2922.50.31 LevodopaLevodopa
  6. 2922.50.32 MethyldopaMetildopa
  7. 2922.50.39 Tyrosine, its other derivatives and saltsOutros
  8. 2922.50.9 OtherOutros Group
  9. 2922.50.91 Sodium Dane salt of p-hydroxyphenylglycine (NAPOH)N-(1-(Metoxicarbonil)propen-2-il)-alfa-amino-p-hidroxifenilacetato de sódio (NAPOH)
  10. 2922.50.99 Other amino-compounds with oxygen functionOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.22 →

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

Questions about HS 2922.50

What is HS code 292250?

HS code 292250 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function. This broad HS code covers amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols, and other amino-compounds that possess an oxygen function. This diverse group of organic chemicals serves as crucial building blocks and intermediates across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, specialty polymers, and personal care products. They are valued for their bifunctional nature, allowing for complex chemical reactions and the synthesis of sophisticated molecules. Importers and exporters include pharmaceutical API manufacturers, fine chemical producers, and research chemical suppliers. The trade is characterized by high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals, often requiring stringent quality control and regulatory compliance, particularly for pharmaceutical applications, where purity and consistency are paramount.

What products fall under HS code 292250?

Tyrosine, Serine, Threonine, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Salbutamol, Paracetamol (acetaminophen) precursors

What are common misclassifications for HS code 292250?

Can be confused with other amino-compounds without oxygen function (2921) or with amino-alcohols without phenol groups (292219), depending on the specific chemical structure and functional groups.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 292250?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 292250 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 47% of world exports), India ($198M) and Spain ($120M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 292250?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 292250 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($202M, 7.9% of world imports), the United States ($200M) and Germany ($200M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 292250 structured?

HS code 292250 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (22) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 292250?

Brazil splits HS code 292250 into 7 NCM codes: 2922.50.11 (Phenylephrine hydrochloride), 2922.50.19 (Phenylephrine and salts other than hydrochloride), 2922.50.31 (Levodopa), 2922.50.32 (Methyldopa), 2922.50.39 (Tyrosine, its other derivatives and salts), 2922.50.91 (Sodium Dane salt of p-hydroxyphenylglycine (NAPOH)), 2922.50.99 (Other amino-compounds with oxygen function). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.