Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters

HS v2017 Code: 291615

About acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters

HS code 291615 covers a group of unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, including the important fatty acids oleic, linoleic, and linolenic. These acids and their salts and esters are widely used in various industries, from food processing to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. They play a crucial role in the global economy, with applications spanning multiple sectors and contributing to the production of a diverse range of consumer and industrial products.

Production process

The production of the acids and their derivatives covered under HS code 291615 typically involves chemical synthesis processes. The starting materials are often plant-based oils or fats, which are then subjected to various chemical reactions, such as hydrolysis, esterification, and saponification, to extract and purify the desired fatty acids. Advanced techniques like fractional distillation and chromatography may also be employed to achieve high purity levels.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the goods under HS code 291615 include plant-based oils and fats, such as 151110 Palm oil, 151211 Sunflower-seed oil, and 151411 Rape, colza or mustard oil. Additionally, various chemicals, catalysts, and energy sources are needed to facilitate the necessary chemical reactions and purification processes.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 291615 include the pure fatty acids, as well as their salts and esters. These products are then used as inputs in a wide range of industries, such as 340111 Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, 330499 Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, and 382319 Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries. The versatility of these fatty acids and their derivatives makes them essential components in the production of a diverse array of consumer and industrial goods.

Revisions to 291615

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 291615. The most recent 1 version of this code (291615) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 291615 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters

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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/v2017/291615'>291615: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters</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/v2017/291613'>291613: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291614'>291614: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of methacrylic acid</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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