HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2925.12 – Imides and their derivatives; glutethimide (INN)
HS code 2925.12 is the 6-digit subheading for imides and their derivatives, glutethimide (INN). It is used for glutethimide raw material, glutethimide powder and glutethimide bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient.
What HS 2925.12 covers
This HS code is highly specific to glutethimide, an organic chemical compound that was historically used as a sedative and hypnotic drug. Due to its addictive potential and the development of safer alternatives, its medical use has significantly declined, and it is now largely obsolete in clinical practice. Consequently, international trade in glutethimide is extremely limited and subject to stringent regulatory controls, often for research purposes or very specific, rare medical indications. Importers would be specialized pharmaceutical research institutions or manufacturers operating under strict licenses, and exporters would be chemical producers with robust compliance frameworks, reflecting its status as a controlled substance.
- Covers
- Glutethimide raw material
- Glutethimide powder
- Glutethimide bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient
- Examples
- Doriden (historical brand name for glutethimide)
Codes often confused with 2925.12
Common mistake. This specific compound could be confused with other sedatives or hypnotics classified under 2933 or 2934, or with pharmaceutical preparations in Chapter 30 if presented in dosage form.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 292512, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 292512 in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 84% 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 Türkiye $13K 64% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $3K 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $2K 12% of world exports
World total: $20K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $802K 84% of world imports
- 2 United States $118K 12% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $16K 1.7% of world imports
World total: $953K 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 code for 2925.12
Brazil does not split HS 2925.12: its NCM code is 2925.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.25 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2925.12
What is HS code 292512?
HS code 292512 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Imides and their derivatives; glutethimide (INN). This HS code is highly specific to glutethimide, an organic chemical compound that was historically used as a sedative and hypnotic drug. Due to its addictive potential and the development of safer alternatives, its medical use has significantly declined, and it is now largely obsolete in clinical practice. Consequently, international trade in glutethimide is extremely limited and subject to stringent regulatory controls, often for research purposes or very specific, rare medical indications. Importers would be specialized pharmaceutical research institutions or manufacturers operating under strict licenses, and exporters would be chemical producers with robust compliance frameworks, reflecting its status as a controlled substance.
What products fall under HS code 292512?
Glutethimide raw material, glutethimide powder, glutethimide bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient
What are common misclassifications for HS code 292512?
This specific compound could be confused with other sedatives or hypnotics classified under 2933 or 2934, or with pharmaceutical preparations in Chapter 30 if presented in dosage form.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 292512?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 292512 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($13K, 64% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($3K) and Italy ($2K). World exports came to about $20K, 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 292512?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 292512 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($802K, 84% of world imports), the United States ($118K) and the Netherlands ($16K). World imports came to about $953K, 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 292512 structured?
HS code 292512 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 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 292512?
In Brazil, HS code 292512 is NCM 2925.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.