Product classification
HS code for Orthoxylene: 2902.41
Cyclic hydrocarbons, o-xylene.
Classification of orthoxylene under HS 2902.41
Orthoxylene, also known as o-xylene, is classified under HS code 2902.41. This classification is found within Chapter 29, which is dedicated to organic chemicals. Heading 2902 covers cyclic hydrocarbons, a group of organic compounds consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms arranged in a ring structure. Within this heading, the xylenes (dimethylbenzenes) are grouped under subheading 2902.4. The specific isomer orthoxylene is further isolated into its own subheading, 2902.41. To be classified here, the orthoxylene must be a separate chemically defined compound, meaning it must meet specific purity standards. If the product is a mixture of xylene isomers where no single isomer predominates or if it is a crude petroleum-derived product not meeting chemical purity standards, it would be classified elsewhere. The classification logic is governed by General Interpretative Rule 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings and subheadings. Since 2902.41 explicitly names orthoxylene, it is the definitive code for the pure chemical isomer used in industrial applications such as the production of phthalic anhydride.
- Covers
- Pure orthoxylene (o-xylene)
- Orthoxylene for chemical synthesis
- Industrial grade orthoxylene with isomer purity exceeding 95%
- Reagent grade o-xylene for laboratory use
- Also under 2902.41
- ExxonMobil Chemical o-xylene
- BASF o-xylene
- Sinopec o-xylene
- Reliance Industries o-xylene
Codes often confused with 2902.41
Common mistake. Orthoxylene is frequently confused with mixed xylene isomers classified under HS code 2902.44. While 2902.41 is specific to the ortho-isomer, 2902.44 is used for mixtures of isomers. Additionally, if the product is a crude solvent derived from coal tar distillation rather than a chemically defined compound, it may fall under HS code 2707.30 (Xylols). Importers must verify the purity and isomer distribution to distinguish between these codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 290241 (the code used for orthoxylene), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 290241 (the code used for orthoxylene) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 35% 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 290241, not only orthoxylene.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $235M 29% of world exports
- 2 France $93M 11% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $80M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $823M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $306M 35% of world imports
- 2 Germany $169M 19% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $156M 18% of world imports
World total: $882M 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 orthoxylene
Brazil classifies orthoxylene under NCM 2902.41.00: HS 2902.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about orthoxylene
What is the HS code for Orthoxylene?
The HS code for Orthoxylene is 290241 (Cyclic hydrocarbons; o-xylene). The HS code for Orthoxylene is 2902.41.
How do I classify Orthoxylene for customs?
Orthoxylene is classified under HS code 290241 — Cyclic hydrocarbons; o-xylene. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS code 2902.41 and 2902.44?
HS code 2902.41 is reserved for the specific isomer orthoxylene, whereas 2902.44 is used for mixed xylene isomers where no single isomer is specified or dominant.
Which countries are the top exporters of orthoxylene (HS 290241)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 290241 (the code used for orthoxylene) in UN Comtrade data were China ($235M, 29% of world exports), France ($93M) and South Korea ($80M). World exports came to about $823M, 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 orthoxylene (HS 290241)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 290241 (the code used for orthoxylene) in UN Comtrade data were India ($306M, 35% of world imports), Germany ($169M) and Belgium ($156M). World imports came to about $882M, 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 Orthoxylene the same in all countries?
The base HS code 290241 for Orthoxylene 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 orthoxylene in Brazil?
In Brazil, orthoxylene (HS 290241) is classified under NCM 2902.41.00.