Chapter 29

Acyclic Hydrocarbons

HS code 2901 covers acyclic (open-chain) hydrocarbons including ethane, ethylene, and hexane used as industrial solvents, fuels, and chemical intermediates.

Cyclic Hydrocarbons

HS code 2902 covers cyclic hydrocarbons including benzene, toluene, xylenes, and styrene, serving as essential building blocks for the global petrochemical indu

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Derivatives

HS code 2903 covers halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons including CFCs, HFCs, and chloroform, heavily regulated by environmental protocols like the Montreal

Sulphonated and Nitrated Hydrocarbons

HS code 2904 covers sulphonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons used extensively in dye manufacturing, explosives, and industrial synthesis

Acyclic Alcohols and Derivatives

HS code 2905 covers acyclic alcohols including methanol, fatty alcohols, and glycols used as industrial solvents, antifreeze, and chemical precursors for lubric

Cyclic Alcohols and Derivatives

HS code 2906 covers cyclic alcohols such as menthol, cyclohexanol, and benzyl alcohol, vital for the perfume, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

Phenols and Phenol-Alcohols

HS code 2907 covers monophenols, polyphenols, and phenol-alcohols used in industrial manufacturing of synthetic resins, antioxidants, and pharmaceutical interme

Phenol Derivatives

HS code 2908 is for halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols, commonly utilized as precursors for agricultural chemicals and dyes

Ethers and Related Peroxides

HS code 2909 covers ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, and organic peroxides used extensively as industrial solvents and polymerisation initiators.

Epoxides and Epoxy Compounds

HS code 2910 covers epoxides, epoxyalcohols, and epoxyethers with a three-membered ring, primarily used in the production of high-performance resins and surfact

Acetals and Hemiacetals

HS code 2911 applies to acetals and hemiacetals, including their halogenated or nitrated derivatives, which serve as intermediates in pharmaceutical and fragran

Aldehydes and Cyclic Polymers

HS code 2912 covers aldehydes, such as formaldehyde and vanillin, used as disinfectants, preservatives, and aromatic agents in food and perfume.

Aldehyde Derivatives

HS code 2913 involves halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of aldehydes used as intermediates in specialized chemical manufacturing.

Ketones and Quinones

HS code 2914 covers ketones and quinones, such as acetone and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), which are vital industrial solvents and chemical precursors.

Saturated Monocarboxylic Acids

HS code 2915 covers saturated monocarboxylic acids like acetic and formic acid, and their salts, used in food processing, leather tanning, and chemical synthesi

Unsaturated and Cyclic Acids

HS code 2916 covers unsaturated acyclic and cyclic monocarboxylic acids, including acrylic, methacrylic and benzoic acids, used in plastics and food preservatio

Polycarboxylic Acids and Derivatives

HS code 2917 covers polycarboxylic acids and their derivatives, such as phthalic anhydride and terephthalic acid, primarily used in plastic and resin production

Carboxylic Acids with Additional Oxygen Functions

HS code 2918 is for carboxylic acids with extra oxygen functions, including citric and salicylic acids, used extensively in food additives and medicines.

Phosphoric Esters and Their Salts

HS code 2919 covers phosphoric esters and their salts, such as tributyl phosphate, used as flame retardants, plasticisers, and industrial solvent components.

Esters of Other Inorganic Acids

HS code 2920 is for esters of inorganic acids of non-metals and their salts, including dialkyl sulphates and carbonates used in industrial synthesis.

Amine-Function Compounds

HS code 2921 covers amine-function compounds like methylamine and aniline, which are essential intermediates for dyes, pharmaceuticals, and rubber additives.

Oxygen-Function Amino-Compounds

HS code 2922 covers oxygen-function amino-compounds such as ethanolamines and amino-acids, used in pharmaceuticals, detergents, and as nutritional additives.

Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Lecithins

HS code 2923 covers quaternary ammonium salts, hydroxides, and lecithins, primarily used as surface-active agents, disinfectants, and food emulsifiers.

Carboxyamide and Amide-Function Compounds

HS code 2924 covers carboxyamide-function compounds, including paracetamol and various cyclic amides used in plastics and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Carboxyimide and Imine-Function Compounds

HS code 2925 includes carboxyimide-function compounds like saccharin and imine-function compounds used as sweeteners and chemical intermediates.

Nitrile-Function Compounds

HS code 2926 covers nitrile-function compounds, such as acrylonitrile and acetonitrile, primarily used as solvents and in synthetic rubber production.

Diazo, Azo and Azoxy Compounds

HS code 2927 covers diazo-, azo-, or azoxy-compounds, which contain double nitrogen bonds and are primarily utilised as precursors for synthetic dyes and pigmen

Organic Hydrazine and Hydroxylamine Derivatives

HS code 2928 is used for organic derivatives of hydrazine or hydroxylamine, serving as essential chemical intermediates for the pharmaceutical and agrochemical

Other Nitrogen-Function Compounds

HS code 2929 covers nitrogen-function compounds not elsewhere classified, most notably isocyanates used in the production of polyurethane foams and adhesives.

Organo-Sulphur Compounds

HS code 2930 includes organo-sulphur compounds where sulphur is bonded to carbon, essential for manufacturing pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and industrial rubber

Other Organo-Inorganic Compounds

HS code 2931 covers organo-inorganic compounds where phosphorus, silicon, or metals are bonded to carbon, used in electronics, plastics, and pesticide manufactu

Oxygen Heterocyclic Compounds

HS code 2932 consists of heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atoms only, including important industrial solvents, fragrances, and precursors for pharmaceu

Nitrogen Heterocyclic Compounds

HS code 2933 covers nitrogen heterocyclic compounds, serving as the primary building blocks for most synthetic pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and agricultural pesti

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

Sulphonamides (Sulfa Drugs)

HS code 2935 covers sulphonamides, a class of synthetic chemicals primarily used as antibacterial 'sulfa' drugs and industrial chemical intermediates.

Provitamins and Vitamins

HS code 2936 includes vitamins and provitamins, whether natural or synthetic, used as essential components in pharmaceutical, food, and animal feed industries.

Natural and Synthetic Hormones and Derivatives

HS code 2937 covers natural or synthetic hormones, prostaglandins, and their derivatives used for medical treatments and pharmaceutical manufacturing globally.

Natural Glycosides and Their Derivatives

HS code 2938 is for natural glycosides, their salts, and derivatives used in the production of medicines and heart treatments in the healthcare industry.

Natural Alkaloids and Synthetic Derivatives

HS code 2939 covers natural or synthetic alkaloids and their salts, many of which are strictly regulated as pharmaceutical inputs or narcotics under internation

Chemically Pure Sugars and Sugar Esters

HS code 2940 is for chemically pure sugars, excluding common varieties like sucrose and lactose, including their ethers and esters used in lab research.

Bulk Antibiotics for Medicine

HS code 2941 covers bulk antibiotics and their derivatives used in the manufacturing of human and veterinary medicines to treat bacterial infections.

Other Unspecified Organic Compounds

HS code 2942 is a residual heading for organic compounds not elsewhere classified in Chapter 29, often used for niche chemical research and synthesis.