Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts

HS v2017 Code: 291613

About acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts

HS code 291613 covers a group of unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, including the important chemical methacrylic acid and its salts. These compounds are widely used in the production of various polymers, plastics, and other industrial materials, making them a crucial component of many manufacturing processes across diverse industries. Their versatility and importance in the global economy cannot be overstated.

Production process

The primary production method for the chemicals under HS code 291613 is catalytic oxidation of isobutylene or other C4 hydrocarbons. This process involves the use of specialized catalysts to convert the feedstock into methacrylic acid, which is then purified and processed further as needed. Depending on the desired end product, the methacrylic acid may be converted into various salts or esters through additional chemical reactions.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the chemicals under HS code 291613 include isobutylene or other C4 hydrocarbon feedstocks, as well as various catalysts, solvents, and other processing chemicals. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems to ensure the quality and consistency of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 291613 are methacrylic acid and its various salts, which are then used as key ingredients in the manufacture of 390610 Polymers of methyl methacrylate, in primary forms, 390690 Acrylic polymers, in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3906, and other important polymer-based materials. These products find applications in a wide range of industries, including construction, automotive, electronics, and consumer goods.

Revisions to 291613

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 291613. The most recent 1 version of this code (291613) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 291613 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2916'>2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291613'>291613: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291611'>291611: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acrylic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291612'>291612: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acrylic acid</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291614'>291614: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of methacrylic acid</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291615'>291615: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291616'>291616: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, binapacryl (ISO)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291619'>291619: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2916.1</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291620'>291620: Acids; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291631'>291631: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291632'>291632: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291634'>291634: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, phenylacetic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291639'>291639: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, phenylacetic acid and its salts</a>"]

    

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