Sulphonamides; other perfluorooctane sulphonamides

HS code 293550 covers a range of sulphonamide compounds, including perfluorooctane sulphonamides. These chemicals play a vital role in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial sectors, finding applications in the production of various drugs, pesticides, and specialty chemicals. As an important part of the broader organic chemicals industry, this code represents a significant segment of international trade and economic activity.

The production of sulphonamides and perfluorooctane sulphonamides typically involves a multi-step chemical synthesis process. This often begins with the reaction of an amine compound with a sulfonyl chloride, followed by further modifications and purification steps to obtain the desired end product. Advanced techniques such as continuous flow chemistry and catalytic processes may be employed to optimize efficiency and product quality.

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 293550 include a range of organic chemicals, such as amines, sulfonyl chlorides, and various solvents and reagents. Specialized equipment, such as chemical reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor and technical expertise in organic synthesis and chemical engineering are necessary to ensure the safe and efficient production of these specialized compounds.

The outputs of HS code 293550 include a diverse range of sulphonamide compounds, which find applications in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other specialty chemicals. These products may be further processed or incorporated into the manufacturing of goods 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, 380850 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, and 380590 Gum, wood or sulphate turpentine and other terpenic oils produced by the distillation or other treatment of coniferous woods; crude dipentene; sulphite turpentine and other crude para-cymene; pine oil containing alpha-terpineol as the main constituent, among others.