Product classification
HS code for Dinitro-o-cresol: 2908.92
Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)) and its salts.
Classification of dinitro-o-cresol under HS 2908.92
Dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC) is classified under HS code 2908.92. Chapter 29 of the Harmonized System covers organic chemicals. Heading 2908 is reserved for phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives that have been sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated. DNOC is a specific nitrated derivative of cresol (a phenol). The subheading 2908.92 was specifically created to monitor and control this substance due to its toxicity and use as a pesticide, often falling under international conventions like the Rotterdam Convention. Classification here is based on the chemical structure of the pure compound. If the substance is a chemically defined compound, it remains in Chapter 29. However, if it is prepared as a finished insecticide or herbicide with other ingredients, it might move to Chapter 38. Under GRI 1, the specific mention of \"4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)) and its salts\" in the HS nomenclature for 2908.92 makes this the mandatory classification for the pure chemical.
- Covers
- 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC)
- Salts of dinitro-o-cresol
- Pure DNOC for laboratory use
- Also under 2908.92
- Historically used in agriculture
- now primarily managed by environmental agencies for disposal or for very limited
- approved industrial uses.
Codes often confused with 2908.92
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 3808.91 (insecticides) or 3808.93 (herbicides). While DNOC is used for these purposes, Chapter 29 is for separate chemically defined compounds. Only when the DNOC is mixed into a preparation or packaged for retail sale as a pesticide does it move to Chapter 38.
Top exporters and importers of HS 290892 (the code used for dinitro-o-cresol), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 290892 (the code used for dinitro-o-cresol) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 95% 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 290892, not only dinitro-o-cresol.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $10K 52% of world exports
- 2 Germany $4K 22% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $2K 13% of world exports
World total: $19K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $76K 95% of world imports
- 2 Chile $1K 1.8% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $550 0.7% of world imports
World total: $80K 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 dinitro-o-cresol
Brazil classifies dinitro-o-cresol under NCM 2908.92.00: HS 2908.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dinitro-o-cresol
What is the HS code for Dinitro-o-cresol?
The HS code for Dinitro-o-cresol is 290892 (Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof; 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)) and its salts). The HS code for pure dinitro-o-cresol and its salts is 2908.92.
How do I classify Dinitro-o-cresol for customs?
Dinitro-o-cresol is classified under HS code 290892 — Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof; 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)) and its salts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is DNOC considered a hazardous material for shipping?
Yes, DNOC is highly toxic and is regulated under various international safety and environmental agreements, which is why it has a specific HS code.
Which countries are the top exporters of dinitro-o-cresol (HS 290892)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 290892 (the code used for dinitro-o-cresol) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($10K, 52% of world exports), Germany ($4K) and Indonesia ($2K). World exports came to about $19K, 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 dinitro-o-cresol (HS 290892)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 290892 (the code used for dinitro-o-cresol) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($76K, 95% of world imports), Chile ($1K) and Türkiye ($550). World imports came to about $80K, 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 Dinitro-o-cresol the same in all countries?
The base HS code 290892 for Dinitro-o-cresol 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 dinitro-o-cresol in Brazil?
In Brazil, dinitro-o-cresol (HS 290892) is classified under NCM 2908.92.00.