HTS US: 2916.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses a wide range of chemical compounds classified as unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic monocarboxylic acids, and their various derivatives. These include anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids, and halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives. The substances under this classification are critical in various industrial applications such as polymer production, flavorings, preservatives, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
Key compounds include acrylic and methacrylic acids and their esters and salts, oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids, benzoic acid and its derivatives, phenylacetic acid compounds, and specialized chemicals such as benzoyl peroxide and ibuprofen.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals
- Heading 2916: Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, cyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2916.XX.XXXX– Specifies precise chemical substances or derivatives within this category.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit heading 2916 is subdivided into numerous 6-digit and 10-digit subheadings to identify specific acids, esters, salts, and derivatives. Below is a comprehensive table listing all relevant HTS codes and their descriptions.
| HTS Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2916.11.00.00 | Acrylic acid and its salts |
| 2916.12 | Esters of acrylic acid: |
| 2916.12.10.00 | Aromatic esters of acrylic acid |
| 2916.12.50 | Other esters of acrylic acid |
| 2916.12.50.10 | Ethyl acrylate |
| 2916.12.50.20 | Methyl acrylate |
| 2916.12.50.30 | Butyl acrylate |
| 2916.12.50.40 | 2-Ethyl-1-hexyl acrylate |
| 2916.12.50.50 | Other esters |
| 2916.13.00.00 | Methacrylic acid and its salts |
| 2916.14 | Esters of methacrylic acid: |
| 2916.14.10.00 | Dicyclopentenyloxyethyl methacrylate |
| 2916.14.20 | Other esters of methacrylic acid |
| 2916.14.20.10 | Ethyl methacrylate |
| 2916.14.20.20 | Methyl methacrylate |
| 2916.14.20.50 | Other esters |
| 2916.15 | Oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters: |
| 2916.15.10.00 | Oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids |
| 2916.15.51.00 | Other related salts and esters |
| 2916.16.00.00 | Binapacryl (ISO) |
| 2916.19 | Other: |
| 2916.19.10.00 | Potassium sorbate |
| 2916.19.20.00 | Sorbic acid |
| 2916.19.30.00 | Other acids |
| 2916.19.50.00 | Other related compounds |
| 2916.20 | Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and derivatives: |
| 2916.20.10.00 | (2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-methylphenyl)methyl- (1α-3α)-(Z)-(±)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate) (Tefluthrin) |
| 2916.20.50.00 | Other related compounds |
| 2916.31 | Benzoic acid, its salts and esters: |
| 2916.31.11 | Benzoic acid and its salts |
| 2916.31.11.05 | Benzoic acid |
| 2916.31.11.70 | Sodium benzoate |
| 2916.31.11.90 | Other salts |
| 2916.31.20.00 | Odoriferous or flavoring compounds |
| 2916.31.30.00 | Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI |
| 2916.31.50.00 | Other compounds |
| 2916.32 | Benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride: |
| 2916.32.10.00 | Benzoyl peroxide |
| 2916.32.20.00 | Benzoyl chloride |
| 2916.34 | Phenylacetic acid and its salts: |
| 2916.34.10.00 | Phenylacetic acid (α-Toluic acid) |
| 2916.34.15.00 | Odoriferous or flavoring compounds |
| 2916.34.25.00 | Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI |
| 2916.34.55.00 | Other derivatives |
| 2916.39 | Other: |
| 2916.39.03.00 | Benzoic anhydride; tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate; p-Nitrobenzoyl chloride; 2-Nitro-m-toluic acid; 3-Nitro-o-toluic acid |
| 2916.39.04.00 | m-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid; p-Sulfobenzoic acid, potassium salt |
| 2916.39.06.00 | Cinnamic acid |
| 2916.39.08.00 | 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzoic acid |
| 2916.39.12.00 | 4-Chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid and its esters |
| 2916.39.15.00 | Ibuprofen |
| 2916.39.16.00 | 4-Chlorobenzoic acid |
| 2916.39.17.00 | 2,2-Dichlorophenylacetic acid, ethyl ester; m-Toluic acid |
| 2916.39.21.00 | Odoriferous or flavoring compounds |
| 2916.39.46.00 | Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI |
| 2916.39.77.00 | Esters of phenylacetic acid |
| 2916.39.79.00 | Other related compounds |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note the following exclusions:
- Other organic acids not fitting the unsaturated acyclic or cyclic monocarboxylic acid category.
- Compounds classified under different chemical chapters or headings, such as saturated acids and their derivatives.
- Complex polymers or materials where these acids are constituents but not the primary substance.
Notes
- Regulatory Considerations: Many substances under this heading are subject to chemical safety regulations due to their reactive or potentially hazardous nature.
- Industrial Usage: Key acids like acrylic and methacrylic acids are essential monomers in polymer manufacturing.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates for imports vary by specific subheading and substance. It is essential to consult the latest USHTS for exact rates.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of methyl methacrylate monomer for industrial use.US HTS Code:
2916.14.20.20(Methyl methacrylate)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Refer to current USHTS schedule (often subject to specific tariff conditions)
Additional Requirements: Compliance with chemical import regulations and safety data sheets.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2915: Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives.
- HTS 2921: Amine-function compounds, often related in chemical processing.
- HTS 2917: Polycarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, and peroxides.
