HTS US: 2999.XX.XXXX
Description
Heading 2999 encompasses a broad category of miscellaneous chemical products that do not fall under more specific headings within Chapter 29. These products typically include various chemical preparations and substances used in industrial processes, manufacturing, or as raw materials in chemical synthesis. Because this heading is a residual category, it covers diverse items that share no common detailed classification elsewhere in the HTS.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28–38)
- Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals
- Heading 2999: Miscellaneous chemical products not specified or included elsewhere
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2999.XX.XXXX– The last digits define the exact chemical or preparation within the miscellaneous category.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
Unlike other well-defined chemical headings, 2999 does not have specific sub-codes listed in the database, reflecting its use as a catch-all for miscellaneous chemical substances. Importers and exporters must carefully determine the exact nature of their product to confirm classification here or under a more specific heading.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2999.00.0000 | Miscellaneous chemical products not elsewhere specified or included | This general code covers various chemical preparations and substances not classified under other HTS codes within Chapter 29. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Specific organic chemicals with defined HTS codes elsewhere in Chapter 29.
- Inorganic chemicals, which are classified under different headings.
- Pharmaceutical products covered under Chapter 30.
- Prepared foodstuffs or agricultural chemicals that have dedicated headings outside chapter 29.
Notes
- Classification Importance: Due to the general nature of 2999, importers should verify if their product falls under a more precise heading to ensure accurate duty assessment and compliance.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates for 2999 products vary broadly and depend on the precise subcategory assigned in the full 10-digit HTS code by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
- Documentation: Proper technical documentation and chemical composition details are often required to support classification under this heading.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of a specialized chemical mixture used in industrial coatings, without a more specific HTS classification.US HTS Code:
2999.00.0000(Miscellaneous chemical products not elsewhere specified or included)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Refer to current USHTS – rates vary by product specifics
Additional Requirements: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and import permits may be required depending on chemical properties.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons
- HTS 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons
- HTS 3004: Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products
- HTS 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides
