Product classification
HS code for Anthranilic acid: 2922.43
Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters, anthranilic acid and its esters, salts thereof.
Classification of anthranilic acid under HS 2922.43
Anthranilic acid, also known as o-aminobenzoic acid, and its esters and salts are classified under HS code 2922.43. This classification is part of the category for oxygen-function amino-compounds, specifically amino-acids (other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function) and their esters. Anthranilic acid is an aromatic compound containing both an amine group and a carboxylic acid group attached to a benzene ring. It serves as a vital intermediate in the chemical industry, particularly in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals. Because anthranilic acid is a precursor for the illicit manufacture of certain controlled substances (such as methaqualone), its international trade is strictly monitored under various drug precursor regulations. The classification 2922.43 is specific to this molecule and its derivatives, ensuring that customs authorities can track its movement accurately. The substance typically appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline powder and is soluble in hot water and organic solvents.
- Covers
- Anthranilic acid (o-aminobenzoic acid)
- Methyl anthranilate (used as a grape flavorant)
- Ethyl anthranilate
- Sodium anthranilate
- Potassium anthranilate
- Butyl anthranilate
- Also under 2922.43
- Sigma-Aldrich Anthranilic Acid
- TCI America Methyl Anthranilate
- BASF Anthranilic Acid
- Alfa Aesar Ethyl Anthranilate
Codes often confused with 2922.43
Common mistake. Anthranilic acid is sometimes misclassified under HS code 2916.31 (benzoic acid) because it is a derivative of benzoic acid. However, because it contains an amine group, the amino-compound heading 2922 takes precedence. It may also be confused with 2921.41 (aniline) due to its aromatic amine structure, but the presence of the carboxylic acid group (an oxygen function) moves it to 2922.
Top exporters and importers of HS 292243 (the code used for anthranilic acid), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 292243 (the code used for anthranilic acid) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 71% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% 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 292243, not only anthranilic acid.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.8M 71% of world exports
- 2 India $825K 15% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $371K 6.9% of world exports
World total: $5.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.1M 31% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $649K 18% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $386K 11% of world imports
World total: $3.7M 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 anthranilic acid
Brazil classifies anthranilic acid under NCM 2922.43.00: HS 2922.43 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about anthranilic acid
What is the HS code for Anthranilic acid?
The HS code for Anthranilic acid is 292243 (Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; anthranilic acid and its esters; salts thereof). The specific HS code for anthranilic acid and its esters and salts is 2922.43.
How do I classify Anthranilic acid for customs?
Anthranilic acid is classified under HS code 292243 — Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; anthranilic acid and its esters; salts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is methyl anthranilate classified here?
Yes, as an ester of anthranilic acid, methyl anthranilate is correctly classified under HS code 2922.43.
Which countries are the top exporters of anthranilic acid (HS 292243)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 292243 (the code used for anthranilic acid) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.8M, 71% of world exports), India ($825K) and Belgium ($371K). World exports came to about $5.3M, 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 anthranilic acid (HS 292243)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 292243 (the code used for anthranilic acid) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.1M, 31% of world imports), the Netherlands ($649K) and Belgium ($386K). World imports came to about $3.7M, 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 Anthranilic acid the same in all countries?
The base HS code 292243 for Anthranilic acid 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 anthranilic acid in Brazil?
In Brazil, anthranilic acid (HS 292243) is classified under NCM 2922.43.00.