Product classification

HS code for Chlorobenzilate: 2918.18

Acids, carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), chlorobenzilate (ISO).

Classification of chlorobenzilate under HS 2918.18

Chlorobenzilate, chemically identified as ethyl 4,4'-dichlorobenzilate, is an organochlorine compound primarily utilized as an acaricide. Under the Harmonized System, it is classified within Chapter 29, which encompasses organic chemicals. Specifically, it falls under heading 2918, which covers carboxylic acids with additional oxygen functions and their derivatives. Because chlorobenzilate is an ester of benzilic acid (an alpha-hydroxy acid), it possesses both a carboxylic acid function (in ester form) and an alcohol function (the hydroxyl group). This dual functionality dictates its placement in subheading 2918.18. This classification follows General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, as the heading and chapter notes specifically name chlorobenzilate. Furthermore, as a substance regulated under the Rotterdam Convention, its specific HS code 2918.18 allows for international monitoring of its trade. Even when intended for use as a pesticide, the pure chemical remains in Chapter 29 unless it is prepared as a finished formulation or packaged for retail sale.

Covers
  • Pure chlorobenzilate (ethyl 4,4'-dichlorobenzilate)
  • Commercially pure chlorobenzilate with minor impurities
  • Chlorobenzilate dissolved in water or other solvents (provided it is not a preparation)
  • Technical grade chlorobenzilate for industrial manufacturing
Also under 2918.18
  • Syngenta (historical)
  • Bayer CropScience (historical)
  • generic agrochemical manufacturers

Codes often confused with 2918.18

Common mistake. Chlorobenzilate is frequently misclassified under HS code 3808.91, which covers insecticides and acaricides put up in forms or packings for retail sale. While chlorobenzilate is used as an acaricide, Chapter 29 (specifically 2918.18) takes precedence for separate chemically defined compounds. Another common error is classification under 2916, which covers unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; however, chlorobenzilate's alcohol function requires it to be in 2918.

3808.91Insecticides; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles29.16Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives29.18Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

Top exporters and importers of HS 291818 (the code used for chlorobenzilate), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 291818 (the code used for chlorobenzilate) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 39% 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 291818, not only chlorobenzilate.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 South Africa $39K
  2. 2 Sweden $8K
  3. 3 France $6K

World total: $68K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Netherlands $42K
  2. 2 Zimbabwe* ~$39K
  3. 3 Colombia $8K

World total: $108K 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 chlorobenzilate

Brazil classifies chlorobenzilate under NCM 2918.18.00: HS 2918.18 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about chlorobenzilate

What is the HS code for Chlorobenzilate?

The HS code for Chlorobenzilate is 291818 (Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), chlorobenzilate (ISO)). The specific HS code for chlorobenzilate is 2918.18, which covers carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function.

How do I classify Chlorobenzilate for customs?

Chlorobenzilate is classified under HS code 291818 — Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), chlorobenzilate (ISO). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is chlorobenzilate regulated under international environmental agreements?

Yes, chlorobenzilate is listed under the Rotterdam Convention, which is why it has a specific 6-digit HS code to facilitate the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure during international trade.

Which countries are the top exporters of chlorobenzilate (HS 291818)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 291818 (the code used for chlorobenzilate) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($39K, 57% of world exports), Sweden ($8K) and France ($6K). World exports came to about $68K, 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 chlorobenzilate (HS 291818)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 291818 (the code used for chlorobenzilate) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($42K, 39% of world imports), Zimbabwe (about $39K) and Colombia ($8K). World imports came to about $108K, 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 Chlorobenzilate the same in all countries?

The base HS code 291818 for Chlorobenzilate 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 chlorobenzilate in Brazil?

In Brazil, chlorobenzilate (HS 291818) is classified under NCM 2918.18.00.