Product classification
HS code for Artificial sweetener: 2925.11
Imides and their derivatives, saccharin and its salts.
Classification of artificial sweetener under HS 2925.11
Artificial sweeteners, specifically saccharin and its salts, are classified under HS code 2925.11. This code is located in Chapter 29, which covers organic chemicals. Heading 2925 is designated for carboxyimide-function compounds (including saccharin and its salts) and imine-function compounds. Saccharin is a cyclic imide and is one of the most common non-nutritive sweeteners used globally. The classification is based strictly on the chemical structure of the molecule as per the General Rules of Interpretation. While these substances are used in the food industry, pure chemical sweeteners are classified in the chemical chapters rather than the food chapters. However, this classification only applies to the pure chemical substance. If the saccharin is prepared as a tabletop sweetener by mixing it with bulking agents like maltodextrin or dextrose, the classification shifts to Chapter 21. For bulk industrial imports of the pure chemical, 2925.11 is the mandatory code. This ensures that the chemical is tracked for safety, purity, and regulatory compliance according to organic chemistry standards.
- Covers
- Pure saccharin powder
- Saccharin sodium (soluble saccharin)
- Saccharin calcium
- Saccharin salts for industrial food manufacturing
- Imide-function artificial sweetening agents
- Also under 2925.11
- Sweet'N Low
- various 'sugar-free' soft drinks
- dietetic foods
- pharmaceutical excipients
- sugar-free chewing gum
Codes often confused with 2925.11
Common mistake. A common misclassification is HS code 2106.90, which covers food preparations not elsewhere specified. This code is only appropriate if the sweetener is a mixture or a retail-ready preparation. Another error is confusing saccharin with other sweeteners like aspartame, which is classified under 2924.29 (carboxyamide-function compounds), or sucralose, which falls under 2932.99 (heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only). Each artificial sweetener has a unique chemical structure that dictates a different code within Chapter 29.
Top exporters and importers of HS 292511 (the code used for artificial sweetener), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 292511 (the code used for artificial sweetener) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 292511, not only artificial sweetener.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $80M 55% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $21M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $13M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $147M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $16M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $15M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $11M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $149M 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 artificial sweetener
Brazil classifies artificial sweetener under NCM 2925.11.00: HS 2925.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about artificial sweetener
What is the HS code for Artificial sweetener?
The HS code for Artificial sweetener is 292511 (Imides and their derivatives; saccharin and its salts).
How do I classify Artificial sweetener for customs?
Artificial sweetener is classified under HS code 292511 — Imides and their derivatives; saccharin and its salts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for saccharin?
The HS code for pure saccharin and its salts is 2925.11.
Is aspartame classified under this code?
No, aspartame is an amino-acid based sweetener and is classified under HS code 2924.29 because it has a different chemical functional group (amide vs imide).
Which countries are the top exporters of artificial sweetener (HS 292511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 292511 (the code used for artificial sweetener) in UN Comtrade data were China ($80M, 55% of world exports), South Korea ($21M) and Germany ($13M). World exports came to about $147M, 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 artificial sweetener (HS 292511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 292511 (the code used for artificial sweetener) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($16M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($15M) and Thailand ($11M). World imports came to about $149M, 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 Artificial sweetener the same in all countries?
The base HS code 292511 for Artificial sweetener 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 artificial sweetener in Brazil?
In Brazil, artificial sweetener (HS 292511) is classified under NCM 2925.11.00.