Product classification
HS code for Saccharin: 2925.11
Imides and their derivatives, saccharin and its salts.
Classification of saccharin under HS 2925.11
Saccharin and its salts are classified under HS code 2925.11. This classification is determined by the chemical structure of the substance, which is an imide (specifically ortho-benzoic sulfimide). Chapter 29 of the Harmonized System covers organic chemicals, and heading 2925 is designated for carboxyimide-function compounds and imine-function compounds. Saccharin is a widely used artificial sweetener, and its classification includes the pure acid form as well as its various salts, such as sodium saccharin and calcium saccharin. These salts are often preferred in industrial applications due to their higher solubility in water. The classification remains 2925.11 as long as the product is a chemically defined organic compound and has not been mixed with other substances to create a prepared food sweetener.
- Covers
- Pure saccharin (ortho-benzoic sulfimide)
- Sodium saccharin
- Calcium saccharin
- Saccharin salts in powder or granular form
- Insoluble saccharin
- Also under 2925.11
- Sweet'N Low
- various 'sugar-free' soft drinks
- dietetic foods
- pharmaceutical excipients
- sugar-free chewing gum
Codes often confused with 2925.11
Common mistake. Saccharin is often misclassified under HS code 2106.90, which covers food preparations not elsewhere specified. This occurs when saccharin is sold as a table-top sweetener blend containing fillers like dextrose or maltodextrin. Another common error is 2924.29, which covers other cyclic amides; however, because saccharin is specifically an imide, 2925.11 is the correct and more specific code. It should also not be confused with other sweeteners like aspartame (2924.29) or sucralose (2932.99).
Top exporters and importers of HS 292511 (the code used for saccharin), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 292511 (the code used for saccharin) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 292511, not only saccharin.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $80M 55% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $21M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $13M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $147M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $16M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $15M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $11M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $149M 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 saccharin
Brazil classifies saccharin under NCM 2925.11.00: HS 2925.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about saccharin
What is the HS code for Saccharin?
The HS code for Saccharin is 292511 (Imides and their derivatives; saccharin and its salts). The HS code for pure saccharin and its salts is 2925.11.
How do I classify Saccharin for customs?
Saccharin is classified under HS code 292511 — Imides and their derivatives; saccharin and its salts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are liquid sweeteners containing saccharin under this code?
No, liquid or blended sweeteners are usually classified under 2106.90 as food preparations, rather than 2925.11 which is for the pure chemical.
Which countries are the top exporters of saccharin (HS 292511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 292511 (the code used for saccharin) in UN Comtrade data were China ($80M, 55% of world exports), South Korea ($21M) and Germany ($13M). World exports came to about $147M, 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 saccharin (HS 292511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 292511 (the code used for saccharin) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($16M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($15M) and Thailand ($11M). World imports came to about $149M, 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 Saccharin the same in all countries?
The base HS code 292511 for Saccharin 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 saccharin in Brazil?
In Brazil, saccharin (HS 292511) is classified under NCM 2925.11.00.