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

HS v2017 Code: 291639

About 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

HS code 291639 covers a diverse range of aromatic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives, which are essential building blocks for various chemical products and industries. These compounds find widespread applications in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and specialty chemicals, making them a crucial component of the global chemical supply chain.

Production process

The production of the compounds covered under HS code 291639 typically involves a series of chemical reactions, including oxidation, esterification, and halogenation. These processes are often carried out in specialized chemical plants, utilizing advanced equipment and carefully controlled reaction conditions to ensure product quality and consistency.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the chemicals under HS code 291639 include aromatic hydrocarbons, such as benzene, toluene, and xylene, as well as various reagents and catalysts. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, to facilitate the complex chemical transformations involved.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 291639 include a wide range of aromatic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives, such as 291631 Benzoic acid, its salts and esters, 291632 Benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, and 291634 Phenylacetic acid and its salts. These compounds are then further processed and incorporated into a variety of downstream products, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and specialty chemicals.

Revisions to 291639

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 291639. The most recent 1 version of this code (291639) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 291639 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/291639'>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>"]

    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/v2017/291615'>291615: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters</a>"]
B --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291620'>291620: Acids; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291631'>291631: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291632'>291632: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291634'>291634: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, phenylacetic acid and its salts</a>"]

    

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