About HS Code 292511
This category specifically covers saccharin and its various salts, which are widely recognized as artificial sweeteners. Saccharin is a non-nutritive sweetener used extensively in the food and beverage industry for diet products, as well as in pharmaceuticals and personal care items like toothpaste. Major importers are typically large food and beverage manufacturers, while exporters are chemical producers specializing in food additives. Key considerations in trade include adherence to international food safety standards, purity levels, and competition with other artificial sweeteners. Its long history and widespread acceptance make it a staple in the global sweetener market, despite evolving consumer preferences.
Products Under This Code
Saccharin sodium, calcium saccharin, insoluble saccharin, saccharin acid, ammonium saccharin
Real World Examples
Sweet'N Low, various 'sugar-free' soft drinks, dietetic foods, pharmaceutical excipients, sugar-free chewing gum
Common Misclassification
It might be confused with other artificial sweeteners like aspartame (292429) or sucralose (293299) if not specifically saccharin, or with prepared food additives falling under 3824.
Products Classified Under 2925.11
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China is a dominant exporter of saccharin, with major importers being food and beverage industries in the USA, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 292511?
HS code 292511 covers: Imides and their derivatives; saccharin and its salts. This category specifically covers saccharin and its various salts, which are widely recognized as artificial sweeteners. Saccharin is a non-nutritive sweetener used extensively in the food and beverage industry for diet products, as well as in pharmaceuticals and personal care items like toothpaste. Major importers are typically large food and beverage manufacturers, while exporters are chemical producers specializing in food additives. Key considerations in trade include adherence to international food safety standards, purity levels, and competition with other artificial sweeteners. Its long history and widespread acceptance make it a staple in the global sweetener market, despite evolving consumer preferences.
What products fall under HS code 292511?
Saccharin sodium, calcium saccharin, insoluble saccharin, saccharin acid, ammonium saccharin
What are common misclassifications for HS code 292511?
It might be confused with other artificial sweeteners like aspartame (292429) or sucralose (293299) if not specifically saccharin, or with prepared food additives falling under 3824.
How is HS code 292511 structured?
HS code 292511 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (25) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.