Product classification

HS code for Methylcyclohexanone: 2914.22

Ketones, cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones.

Classification of methylcyclohexanone under HS 2914.22

Methylcyclohexanone is classified under HS code 2914.22. This classification is situated within Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals), specifically under heading 2914, which encompasses ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen functions. Methylcyclohexanone is a cyclanic ketone without other oxygen functions. It is an organic compound derived from cyclohexane where one hydrogen atom is replaced by an oxygen atom (forming a ketone) and another by a methyl group. The Harmonized System provides a specific sub-heading for cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones due to their significant industrial use as solvents in the production of resins, lacquers, and as intermediates in chemical synthesis.

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  • 2-Methylcyclohexanone
  • 3-Methylcyclohexanone
  • 4-Methylcyclohexanone
  • Mixed methylcyclohexanone isomers
  • Commercial grade methylcyclohexanone solvents
Also under 2914.22
  • BASF Cyclohexanone
  • Invista Cyclohexanone
  • Sinopec Cyclohexanone
  • Sumitomo Chemical Cyclohexanone

Codes often confused with 2914.22

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 2906.12 (Methylcyclohexanol). This happens because the two chemicals are often used in similar industrial processes and are chemically related through reduction/oxidation. However, 2914.22 is strictly for the ketone form. Another common error is using 2914.21, which is the code for Cyclohexanone. While they belong to the same chemical family, the presence of the methyl group necessitates the use of 2914.22. If the product is a mixture of various solvents, it might be incorrectly placed in 3814.00, but pure methylcyclohexanone must remain in Chapter 29.

2906.12Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols3814.00Solvents and thinners; organic composite solvents and thinners, n.e.c. or included, prepared paint or varnish removers

Top exporters and importers of HS 291422 (the code used for methylcyclohexanone), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 291422 (the code used for methylcyclohexanone) 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 methylcyclohexanone.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $113M
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$61M
  3. 3 Netherlands $27M

World total: $276M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Spain $66M
  2. 2 India $49M
  3. 3 Belgium $44M

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 methylcyclohexanone

Brazil splits HS 2914.22 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about methylcyclohexanone

What is the HS code for Methylcyclohexanone?

The HS code for Methylcyclohexanone is 291422 (Ketones; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones). The HS code for Methylcyclohexanone is 2914.22, which includes all isomers of the compound.

How do I classify Methylcyclohexanone for customs?

Methylcyclohexanone 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.

What is the difference between HS 2914.21 and 2914.22?

HS 2914.21 is for Cyclohexanone (no methyl group), while 2914.22 is specifically for Methylcyclohexanones which contain an additional methyl substituent on the ring.

Which countries are the top exporters of methylcyclohexanone (HS 291422)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 291422 (the code used for methylcyclohexanone) 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 methylcyclohexanone (HS 291422)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 291422 (the code used for methylcyclohexanone) 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 Methylcyclohexanone the same in all countries?

The base HS code 291422 for Methylcyclohexanone 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 methylcyclohexanone in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 291422 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for methylcyclohexanone depends on the product's details: 2914.22.10 (Cyclohexanone), 2914.22.20 (Methylcyclohexanones).