Esters; other than thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and phosphite esters and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2920

HS v2022 Code: 292090

About esters; other than thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and phosphite esters and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2920

HS code 292090 covers a diverse range of organic chemical compounds known as esters. Esters are essential in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, plastics, and personal care products. They play a crucial role in the global economy, with widespread applications and significant trade volumes across international borders.

Production process

Esters are typically produced through a chemical reaction between an alcohol and an acid, known as esterification. This process involves the replacement of a hydrogen atom in the acid with an alkyl group from the alcohol, forming the ester compound. Manufacturers may employ various techniques, such as batch processing, continuous flow reactors, or distillation, to optimize the production of specific ester compounds.

Production inputs

The production of esters under HS code 292090 requires a range of raw materials, including alcohols, carboxylic acids, and various catalysts or reagents. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, to ensure the quality and consistency of the final products.

Production outputs

Esters produced under HS code 292090 have a wide array of applications, including use as solvents, plasticizers, fragrances, and intermediates in the synthesis of other chemicals. These esters may be consumed by industries such as 330300 Perfumes and Toilet Preparations, 390000 Plastics and Articles Thereof, and 300000 Pharmaceutical Products.

Revisions to 292090

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 292090. The most recent 1 version of this code (292090) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 292090.

Family tree for esters; other than thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and phosphite esters and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2920

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2920'>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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292090'>292090: Esters; other than thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and phosphite esters and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2920</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292011'>292011: Esters; thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO) (methyl-parathion)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292019'>292019: Esters; thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts; other than parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO) (methyl-parathion)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292021'>292021: Esters; phosphite esters and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, dimethyl phosphite</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292022'>292022: Esters; phosphite esters and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl phosphite</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292023'>292023: Esters; phosphite esters and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, trimethyl phosphite</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292024'>292024: Esters; phosphite esters and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, triethyl phosphite</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292029'>292029: Esters; phosphite esters and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2920</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/292030'>292030: Esters; of other inorganic acids of non-metals (excluding esters of hydrogen halides) and their salts; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, endosulfan (ISO)</a>"]

    

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