Product classification
HS code for Aniline: 2921.41
Amine-function compounds, aromatic monoamines and their derivatives, aniline and its salts.
Classification of aniline under HS 2921.41
Aniline, an organic compound with the formula C₆H₅NH₂, is classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 292141. This classification is highly specific and appropriate because the HS description for this subheading explicitly names "aniline and its salts" within the broader category of "aromatic monoamines and their derivatives." Aniline is a primary aromatic amine, serving as a foundational building block in the chemical industry. It is extensively used in the production of polyurethanes, dyes, pharmaceuticals, rubber processing chemicals, and agricultural chemicals. Its direct mention in the HS code reflects its significant industrial importance and distinct chemical identity as a fundamental aromatic amine.
- Covers
- Aniline (aminobenzene)
- Aniline hydrochloride
- Aniline sulfate
- Other simple salts of aniline
- Also under 2921.41
- Covestro (MDI production using aniline)
- BASF (aniline production)
- Huntsman (aniline derivatives)
- Dow Chemical (aniline supply)
- Wanhua Chemical (aniline for MDI)
Codes often confused with 2921.41
Common mistake. Aniline is often confused with its derivatives or other aromatic amines. A common misclassification involves HS 292142, which covers "Aniline derivatives; other than aniline and its salts." This code is for compounds structurally related to aniline but with additional substituents, such as N-methylaniline or N,N-dimethylaniline, which are distinct from aniline itself. Aniline (292141) is the base compound, while 292142 covers its modified forms. Another related code is HS 292149, for "Other aromatic monoamines and their derivatives." This code would apply to aromatic monoamines that are not aniline, its salts, or its specific derivatives covered elsewhere. The key distinction for 292141 is the explicit naming of aniline and its simple salts.
Top exporters and importers of HS 292141 (the code used for aniline), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 292141 (the code used for aniline) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 292141, not only aniline.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $459M 31% of world exports
- 2 China $378M 26% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $286M 20% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $379M 25% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $368M 24% of world imports
- 3 India $357M 23% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 aniline
Brazil classifies aniline under NCM 2921.41.00: HS 2921.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about aniline
What is the HS code for Aniline?
The HS code for Aniline is 292141 (Amine-function compounds; aromatic monoamines and their derivatives, aniline and its salts). The HS code for Aniline is 292141. This code specifically covers aniline (aminobenzene) and its simple salts, as an aromatic monoamine.
How do I classify Aniline for customs?
Aniline is classified under HS code 292141 — Amine-function compounds; aromatic monoamines and their derivatives, aniline and its salts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why is aniline classified separately from its derivatives?
Aniline is classified separately from its derivatives because it is the fundamental, unsubstituted aromatic monoamine. Its derivatives, such as N-methylaniline or N,N-dimethylaniline, have additional chemical groups attached, altering their properties and leading to their classification under distinct subheadings like 292142 or 292149, which are reserved for derivatives or other aromatic monoamines.
Which countries are the top exporters of aniline (HS 292141)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 292141 (the code used for aniline) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($459M, 31% of world exports), China ($378M) and the United Kingdom ($286M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 aniline (HS 292141)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 292141 (the code used for aniline) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($379M, 25% of world imports), the Netherlands ($368M) and India ($357M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Aniline the same in all countries?
The base HS code 292141 for Aniline is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for aniline in Brazil?
In Brazil, aniline (HS 292141) is classified under NCM 2921.41.00.