Product classification
HS code for Cyclohexanone: 2914.22
Ketones, cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones.
Classification of cyclohexanone under HS 2914.22
Cyclohexanone is classified under HS code 2914.22. This classification is based on its identity as a cyclic ketone without other oxygen functions. In the Harmonized System, Chapter 29 covers organic chemicals, and heading 2914 is reserved for ketones and quinones. The heading is further subdivided based on the structure of the ketone. Cyclohexanone is a cyclanic ketone, meaning it consists of a saturated six-carbon ring with a carbonyl group. Subheading 2914.22 specifically covers cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones. This chemical is a vital industrial intermediate, particularly in the production of caprolactam and adipic acid, which are precursors to nylon. The classification requires the product to be a separate chemically defined compound. If cyclohexanone is part of a prepared solvent mixture or a paint stripper, it would likely be classified in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products) rather than Chapter 29. Proper classification ensures correct duty application and compliance with environmental and safety regulations regarding the transport of ketones.
- Covers
- Pure cyclohexanone
- Methylcyclohexanones
- Cyclohexanone for nylon production
- Technical grade cyclohexanone
- Also under 2914.22
- BASF Cyclohexanone
- Invista Cyclohexanone
- Sinopec Cyclohexanone
- Sumitomo Chemical Cyclohexanone
Codes often confused with 2914.22
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs between cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol (2906.12). While they are chemically related and often produced together in the \"KA oil\" (ketone-alcohol) mixture, they belong to different headings based on their functional groups (ketone vs. alcohol). If the two are imported as a mixture, the classification depends on the predominant component or General Interpretative Rules. Additionally, it should not be confused with cyclobutanone or cyclopentanone, which fall under the residual code 2914.29.
Top exporters and importers of HS 291422 (the code used for cyclohexanone), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 291422 (the code used for cyclohexanone) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 19% 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 291422, not only cyclohexanone.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $113M 41% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$61M 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $27M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $276M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $66M 19% of world imports
- 2 India $49M 14% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $44M 13% of world imports
World total: $353M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 cyclohexanone
Brazil splits HS 2914.22 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2914.22.10Cyclohexanone
- 2914.22.20Methylcyclohexanones
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cyclohexanone
What is the HS code for Cyclohexanone?
The HS code for Cyclohexanone is 291422 (Ketones; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones). The HS code for cyclohexanone is 2914.22, which is the specific code for cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones.
How do I classify Cyclohexanone for customs?
Cyclohexanone is classified under HS code 291422 — Ketones; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is a mixture of cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol classified?
If it is a commercial mixture known as KA oil, it is typically classified according to the component that gives the mixture its essential character, often falling under 3824 if not a simple separate compound.
Which countries are the top exporters of cyclohexanone (HS 291422)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 291422 (the code used for cyclohexanone) in UN Comtrade data were China ($113M, 41% of world exports), Taiwan (about $61M) and the Netherlands ($27M). World exports came to about $276M, 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 cyclohexanone (HS 291422)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 291422 (the code used for cyclohexanone) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($66M, 19% of world imports), India ($49M) and Belgium ($44M). World imports came to about $353M, 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 Cyclohexanone the same in all countries?
The base HS code 291422 for Cyclohexanone 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 cyclohexanone in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 291422 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cyclohexanone depends on the product's details: 2914.22.10 (Cyclohexanone), 2914.22.20 (Methylcyclohexanones).