Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), other esters of salicylic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2

HS v2022 Code: 291823

About acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), other esters of salicylic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2

HS code 291823 covers a range of carboxylic acids with phenol functions, including various esters of salicylic acid and its salts. These compounds play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries, serving as key intermediates and active ingredients in a wide array of products. Understanding the production, inputs, and applications of these acids is essential for businesses engaged in the import/export of these specialized chemicals.

Production process

The production of the compounds covered under HS code 291823 typically involves chemical synthesis processes, such as esterification, oxidation, and condensation reactions. These techniques are used to create the desired carboxylic acid structures with the appropriate phenol functionalities. The specific production methods may vary depending on the target compound, but generally involve the careful control of reaction conditions, purification steps, and quality control measures to ensure the desired purity and properties of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the chemicals under HS code 291823 include various aromatic and aliphatic carboxylic acids, phenols, alcohols, and other organic reagents. Additionally, specialized catalysts, solvents, and processing equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are essential for the efficient and high-quality manufacture of these compounds. The availability and cost of these raw materials and production resources can significantly impact the overall competitiveness of this industry.

Production outputs

The compounds covered under HS code 291823 are widely used as intermediates and active ingredients in the production of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other specialty chemicals. Some of the key outputs from this industry include acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), various salicylates, and other carboxylic acid derivatives with phenol functionalities. These outputs are often consumed by industries classified under other HS codes, such as 300490 Medicaments, consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, 330499 Cosmetic and toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included, and 291899 Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading 2918.

Revisions to 291823

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 291823. The most recent 1 version of this code (291823) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 291823.

Family tree for acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), other esters of salicylic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2918'>2918: Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291823'>291823: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), other esters of salicylic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291811'>291811: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), lactic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291812'>291812: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), tartaric acid</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291813'>291813: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function); salts and esters of tartaric acid</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291814'>291814: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), citric acid</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291815'>291815: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), salts and esters of citric acid</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291816'>291816: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), gluconic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291817'>291817: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), 2,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid (benzilic acid)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291818'>291818: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), chlorobenzilate (ISO)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291819'>291819: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their salts and esters</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291821'>291821: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), salicylic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291822'>291822: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), o-acetylsalicylic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291829'>291829: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291830'>291830: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291891'>291891: Acids; carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone) and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; 2,4,5-T (ISO) (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid), its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/291899'>291899: Acids; carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone) and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; other than 2,4,5-T (ISO)</a>"]

    

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