About HS Code 293220
This code specifically covers lactones that are heterocyclic compounds containing oxygen as the sole heteroatom and an unfused furan ring, which may or may not be hydrogenated. Lactones are cyclic esters, and those falling under this classification are frequently found in natural products, utilized as crucial flavor and fragrance ingredients, or serve as intermediates in complex pharmaceutical syntheses. Examples include certain gamma-lactones and delta-lactones with distinct furanic structures. Importers are typically flavor and fragrance houses, cosmetic manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies, while exporters are fine chemical producers. The trade is primarily driven by consumer demand for specific sensory profiles in food and cosmetics, as well as the need for sophisticated chemical building blocks in drug development and research.
Products Under This Code
Gamma-decalactone, gamma-nonalactone, delta-decalactone, furanone derivatives, lactone flavorants, lactone fragrance compounds, furanic lactone intermediates, natural lactones
Real World Examples
Givaudan Gamma-Decalactone, Firmenich Delta-Nonalactone, Symrise Furanone, Takasago Lactone flavors
Common Misclassification
These lactones can be confused with other lactones not containing a furan ring (e.g., under 2932.99 for other oxygen heterocyclics) or with non-lactone furan derivatives (2932.19).
Products Classified Under 2932.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Major trade flows involve countries with strong flavor and fragrance industries, such as France, Switzerland, USA, and China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 293220?
HS code 293220 covers: Heterocyclic compounds; with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, lactones. This code specifically covers lactones that are heterocyclic compounds containing oxygen as the sole heteroatom and an unfused furan ring, which may or may not be hydrogenated. Lactones are cyclic esters, and those falling under this classification are frequently found in natural products, utilized as crucial flavor and fragrance ingredients, or serve as intermediates in complex pharmaceutical syntheses. Examples include certain gamma-lactones and delta-lactones with distinct furanic structures. Importers are typically flavor and fragrance houses, cosmetic manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies, while exporters are fine chemical producers. The trade is primarily driven by consumer demand for specific sensory profiles in food and cosmetics, as well as the need for sophisticated chemical building blocks in drug development and research.
What products fall under HS code 293220?
Gamma-decalactone, gamma-nonalactone, delta-decalactone, furanone derivatives, lactone flavorants, lactone fragrance compounds, furanic lactone intermediates, natural lactones
What are common misclassifications for HS code 293220?
These lactones can be confused with other lactones not containing a furan ring (e.g., under 2932.99 for other oxygen heterocyclics) or with non-lactone furan derivatives (2932.19).
How is HS code 293220 structured?
HS code 293220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (32) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.