Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HS v2017 Code: 2917

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
29	17	n/a

Code	2917
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	29

Ancestor Codes: Organic chemicals

This Code: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

Child Codes: Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dimethyl terephthalate; Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; oxalic acid, its salts and esters; Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; other esters of orthophthalic acids; Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; adipic acid, its salts and esters; Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; terephthalic acid and its salts; Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dioctyl orthophthalates; Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; n.e.c. in item no. 2917.3; Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters; Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; phthalic anhydride; Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; maleic anhydride; Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; n.e.c. in item no. 2917.1; Acids; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and derivatives; Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dinonyl or didecyl orthophthalates

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Ketones and quinones; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrostated derivatives; Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; Esters; phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

About acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HS code 2917 covers a diverse range of organic chemicals known as polycarboxylic acids and their derivatives. These compounds are essential building blocks in the production of various industrial and consumer products, including plastics, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals. As a key component of the broader chemical industry, this classification plays a vital role in supporting economic growth and development across multiple sectors.

Production process

The production of polycarboxylic acids and their derivatives typically involves a series of chemical reactions, such as oxidation, esterification, and halogenation. These processes are often carried out in specialized chemical plants, utilizing advanced equipment and carefully controlled conditions to ensure product quality and safety. Depending on the specific compound, the production methods may vary, but they generally follow established industrial practices and adhere to relevant regulatory standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 2917 products include various organic raw materials, such as 2902 Cyclic hydrocarbons, 2905 Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, and 2915 Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, as well as a skilled workforce to operate and maintain the production facilities.

Production outputs

The products classified under HS code 2917 are widely used as intermediates in the manufacture of a diverse range of downstream goods. These include 3907 Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms, 3904 Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms, and 2918 Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. The versatility of polycarboxylic acids and their derivatives ensures their widespread application across various industries, contributing to the overall growth and development of the global economy.

Family tree for acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2917'>2917: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2901'>2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2902'>2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2903'>2903: Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2904'>2904: Sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenated</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2905'>2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2906'>2906: Alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2907'>2907: Phenols; monophenols, polyphenols, and phenol-alcohols</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2908'>2908: Phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2909'>2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not); halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, nitrosated derivative</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2910'>2910: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2911'>2911: Acetals and hemiacetals; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrostated derivatives</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2912'>2912: Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2913'>2913: Aldehydes; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of products of heading no. 2912</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2914'>2914: Ketones and quinones; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrostated derivatives</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2915'>2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
A --> R["<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>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2918'>2918: Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2919'>2919: Esters; phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2920'>2920: Esters of other inorganic acids of non-metals (other than of hydrogen halides) and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2921'>2921: Amine-function compounds</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2922'>2922: Oxygen-function amino-compounds</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2923'>2923: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2924'>2924: Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2925'>2925: Carboxyimide-function compounds (including saccharin and its salts) and imine-function compounds</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2926'>2926: Nitrile-function compounds</a>"]
A --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2927'>2927: Diazo-, azo- or azoxy-compounds</a>"]
A --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2928'>2928: Organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine</a>"]
A --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2929'>2929: Nitrogen-function compounds, n.e.c. in chapter 29</a>"]
A --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2930'>2930: Organo-sulphur compounds</a>"]
A --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2931'>2931: Other organo-inorganic compounds</a>"]
A --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2932'>2932: Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only</a>"]
A --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2933'>2933: Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only</a>"]
A --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2934'>2934: Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds</a>"]
A --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2935'>2935: Sulphonamides</a>"]
A --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2936'>2936: Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates) derivatives thereof used as vitamins, and intermixtures of the fore-going, whether or not in any solvent</a>"]
A --> BL["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2937'>2937: Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones.</a>"]
A --> BM["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2938'>2938: Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives</a>"]
A --> BN["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2939'>2939: Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives</a>"]
A --> BO["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2940'>2940: Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39</a>"]
A --> BP["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2941'>2941: Antibiotics</a>"]
A --> BQ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2942'>2942: Organic compounds; n.e.c. in chapter 29</a>"]

    B --> BR["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291711'>291711: Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; oxalic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> BS["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291712'>291712: Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; adipic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> BT["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291713'>291713: Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters</a>"]
B --> BU["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291714'>291714: Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; maleic anhydride</a>"]
B --> BV["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291719'>291719: Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; n.e.c. in item no. 2917.1</a>"]
B --> BW["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291720'>291720: Acids; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and derivatives</a>"]
B --> BX["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291732'>291732: Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dioctyl orthophthalates</a>"]
B --> BY["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291733'>291733: Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dinonyl or didecyl orthophthalates</a>"]
B --> BZ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291734'>291734: Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; other esters of orthophthalic acids</a>"]
B --> CA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291735'>291735: Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; phthalic anhydride</a>"]
B --> CB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291736'>291736: Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; terephthalic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> CC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291737'>291737: Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dimethyl terephthalate</a>"]
B --> CD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291739'>291739: Acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; n.e.c. in item no. 2917.3</a>"]


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