HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2925.19 – Imides and their derivatives; other than saccharin and glutethimide (INN)
HS code 2925.19 is the 6-digit subheading for imides and their derivatives, other than saccharin and glutethimide (INN). It is used for phthalimide, succinimide, maleimide, N-methylphthalimide and glutarimide.
What HS 2925.19 covers
This category serves as a catch-all for various imides and their derivatives, excluding saccharin and glutethimide. These compounds are versatile chemical intermediates and active ingredients with diverse applications across multiple sectors. They are crucial in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals (e.g., fungicides, herbicides), and high-performance polymers (e.g., polyimides). Importers and exporters are typically chemical manufacturers, research and development firms, and companies specializing in advanced materials. Key considerations for trade include the specific chemical structure and purity requirements for their intended end-use, as well as compliance with evolving chemical safety and environmental regulations.
- Covers
- Phthalimide
- Succinimide
- Maleimide
- N-methylphthalimide
- Glutarimide
- Various polymer precursors
- Specific agrochemical intermediates
- Examples
- Polyimide films (e.g., Kapton)
- certain fungicides (e.g., captan)
- pharmaceutical intermediates for anti-cancer drugs
- components in epoxy resins
Codes often confused with 2925.19
Common mistake. These imides are often confused with other nitrogen-function compounds in Chapter 29, particularly amides (2924) or heterocyclic compounds (2933, 2934), depending on their specific chemical structure and ring systems.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 292519, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 292519 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 China $90M 22% of world exports
- 2 Japan $69M 17% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $42M 10% of world exports
World total: $412M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $47M 11% of world imports
- 2 China $45M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $42M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $423M 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 2925.19 2
Brazil splits HS 2925.19 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
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 2925.19
What is HS code 292519?
HS code 292519 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Imides and their derivatives; other than saccharin and glutethimide (INN). This category serves as a catch-all for various imides and their derivatives, excluding saccharin and glutethimide. These compounds are versatile chemical intermediates and active ingredients with diverse applications across multiple sectors. They are crucial in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals (e.g., fungicides, herbicides), and high-performance polymers (e.g., polyimides). Importers and exporters are typically chemical manufacturers, research and development firms, and companies specializing in advanced materials. Key considerations for trade include the specific chemical structure and purity requirements for their intended end-use, as well as compliance with evolving chemical safety and environmental regulations.
What products fall under HS code 292519?
Phthalimide, succinimide, maleimide, N-methylphthalimide, glutarimide, various polymer precursors, specific agrochemical intermediates
What are common misclassifications for HS code 292519?
These imides are often confused with other nitrogen-function compounds in Chapter 29, particularly amides (2924) or heterocyclic compounds (2933, 2934), depending on their specific chemical structure and ring systems.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 292519?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 292519 in UN Comtrade data were China ($90M, 22% of world exports), Japan ($69M) and the United Kingdom ($42M). World exports came to about $412M, 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 292519?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 292519 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($47M, 11% of world imports), China ($45M) and Germany ($42M). World imports came to about $423M, 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 292519 structured?
HS code 292519 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 292519?
Brazil splits HS code 292519 into 2 NCM codes: 2925.19.10 (Thalidomide), 2925.19.90 (Other imides and their derivatives; salts). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.