HS Code 2934
Nucleic Acids and Other Heterocyclic Compounds
HS code 2934 includes nucleic acids, their salts, and heterocyclic compounds containing mixed hetero-atoms like nitrogen and sulphur, essential for biotechnolog
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HS Code 2934 — Nucleic Acids and Other Heterocyclic Compounds
This complex heading covers heterocyclic compounds with multiple types of rings or mixed hetero-atoms (e.g., nitrogen and sulphur), including nucleic acids which are the building blocks of DNA and RNA.
What's included
- Nucleic acids (DNA/RNA)
- Thiamin
- Saccharin
- Sultone
What's excluded
- Antibiotics → use
2941(Antibiotics have a dedicated heading later in the chapter.)
Common examples
- Saccharin sodium
- Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
- Spironolactone
Frequently asked questions
Is saccharin classified here?
Yes, although it is an artificial sweetener, chemically it is a benzosulphimide and falls under 2934.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Nucleic acids for research may require Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) certificates depending on origin.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: China, Germany, United States
- Top importers: India, Switzerland, Belgium
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Key takeaway
The go-to code for advanced biotechnology ingredients and artificial sweeteners.
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