Product classification
HS code for Benzoyl peroxide: 2916.32
Acids, aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride.
Classification of benzoyl peroxide under HS 2916.32
Benzoyl peroxide is classified under HS Chapter 29, which encompasses organic chemicals. Specifically, heading 2916 addresses acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids, and their derivatives; cyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids, and their derivatives. Subheading 291632 is precisely designated for "Benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride." This classification is appropriate because benzoyl peroxide is an organic peroxide derived from benzoic acid, an aromatic monocarboxylic acid. Its chemical structure and properties align directly with the scope of this subheading, distinguishing it from other organic compounds or finished pharmaceutical preparations.
- Covers
- Benzoyl peroxide (pharmaceutical grade)
- Benzoyl peroxide (cosmetic grade)
- Benzoyl peroxide (industrial initiator)
- Benzoyl peroxide (reagent grade)
- Also under 2916.32
- Arkema (benzoyl peroxide)
- Nouryon (benzoyl peroxide)
- Spectrum Chemical (benzoyl chloride)
- Sigma-Aldrich (benzoyl chloride)
Codes often confused with 2916.32
Common mistake. A common misclassification involves HS code 291631, which covers "Benzoic acid, its salts and esters." While benzoyl peroxide is chemically related to benzoic acid, it is a distinct compound with a peroxide functional group. Benzoic acid itself, or its salts and esters, would fall under 291631. Another potential area of confusion is with finished pharmaceutical products containing benzoyl peroxide, which might be classified under Chapter 30 (e.g., 300490 for medicaments not elsewhere specified). However, 291632 is specifically for the raw chemical ingredient, not the formulated drug product.
Top exporters and importers of HS 291632 (the code used for benzoyl peroxide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 291632 (the code used for benzoyl peroxide) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 291632, not only benzoyl peroxide.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $37M 22% of world exports
- 2 Italy $29M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $24M 15% of world exports
World total: $167M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $23M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $18M 10% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $11M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $182M 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 codes for benzoyl peroxide
Brazil splits HS 2916.32 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2916.32.10Benzoyl peroxide
- 2916.32.20Benzoyl chloride
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about benzoyl peroxide
What is the HS code for Benzoyl peroxide?
The HS code for Benzoyl peroxide is 291632 (Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride). The HS code for Benzoyl peroxide is 291632.
How do I classify Benzoyl peroxide for customs?
Benzoyl peroxide is classified under HS code 291632 — Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is benzoyl peroxide considered an organic chemical under the HS nomenclature?
Yes, benzoyl peroxide is classified as an organic chemical under HS Chapter 29, which is dedicated to organic compounds, specifically as an organic peroxide within the monocarboxylic acids and derivatives category.
Which countries are the top exporters of benzoyl peroxide (HS 291632)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 291632 (the code used for benzoyl peroxide) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($37M, 22% of world exports), Italy ($29M) and China ($24M). World exports came to about $167M, 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 benzoyl peroxide (HS 291632)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 291632 (the code used for benzoyl peroxide) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($23M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($18M) and the United Kingdom ($11M). World imports came to about $182M, 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 Benzoyl peroxide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 291632 for Benzoyl peroxide 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 benzoyl peroxide in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 291632 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for benzoyl peroxide depends on the product's details: 2916.32.10 (Benzoyl peroxide), 2916.32.20 (Benzoyl chloride).