HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2926.10 – Nitrile-function compounds; acrylonitrile
HS code 2926.10 is the 6-digit subheading for nitrile-function compounds, acrylonitrile. It is used for acrylonitrile monomer, stabilized acrylonitrile and high-purity acrylonitrile.
What HS 2926.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers acrylonitrile, a fundamental organic chemical compound. Acrylonitrile is primarily used as a monomer in the production of a wide range of polymers, including acrylic fibers for textiles, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) plastics for automotive and consumer goods, and nitrile rubber for gloves and hoses. Major importers are manufacturers in the textile, automotive, construction, and medical industries, while exporters are large petrochemical companies. Key considerations in its trade include its hazardous nature (it is toxic and flammable), requiring specialized handling, storage, and transportation. Its role as a foundational building block makes it a globally traded commodity, sensitive to petrochemical market dynamics.
- Covers
- Acrylonitrile monomer
- Stabilized acrylonitrile
- High-purity acrylonitrile
- Examples
- Acrylic fibers (e.g., for sweaters, carpets)
- ABS plastic (e.g., LEGO bricks, car parts, appliance housings)
- Nitrile rubber (e.g., medical gloves, O-rings, hoses)
Codes often confused with 2926.10
Common mistake. It could be confused with other unsaturated nitriles (292690) or with the polymers derived from it, which fall under Chapter 39 (e.g., 3903 for ABS, 3906 for acrylic polymers).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 292610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 292610 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 16% 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 $331M 19% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $327M 19% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$324M 19% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $251M 16% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $237M 15% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $156M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 2926.10
Brazil does not split HS 2926.10: its NCM code is 2926.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.26 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2926.10
What is HS code 292610?
HS code 292610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nitrile-function compounds; acrylonitrile. This HS code specifically covers acrylonitrile, a fundamental organic chemical compound. Acrylonitrile is primarily used as a monomer in the production of a wide range of polymers, including acrylic fibers for textiles, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) plastics for automotive and consumer goods, and nitrile rubber for gloves and hoses. Major importers are manufacturers in the textile, automotive, construction, and medical industries, while exporters are large petrochemical companies. Key considerations in its trade include its hazardous nature (it is toxic and flammable), requiring specialized handling, storage, and transportation. Its role as a foundational building block makes it a globally traded commodity, sensitive to petrochemical market dynamics.
What products fall under HS code 292610?
Acrylonitrile monomer, stabilized acrylonitrile, high-purity acrylonitrile
What are common misclassifications for HS code 292610?
It could be confused with other unsaturated nitriles (292690) or with the polymers derived from it, which fall under Chapter 39 (e.g., 3903 for ABS, 3906 for acrylic polymers).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 292610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 292610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($331M, 19% of world exports), the Netherlands ($327M) and Taiwan (about $324M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 292610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 292610 in UN Comtrade data were India ($251M, 16% of world imports), South Korea ($237M) and Thailand ($156M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 292610 structured?
HS code 292610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (26) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 292610?
In Brazil, HS code 292610 is NCM 2926.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.