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HS 2908.99 Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or…

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof: other than dinoseb (ISO), and 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)), and their salts

Part of heading 2908 (Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated…), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)

World exports in 2024
$77.7M
+4.6% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$83.7M
−4.6% vs 2023
Exporting countries
39
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
108
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2908.99 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$77.7M in 2024Imports$83.7M in 2024
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$100M
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World exports and imports of HS 2908.99 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2908.99 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$83.9M$91.8M
2020$81.8M$85.8M
2021$84.4M$85.7M
2022$100M$101M
2023$74.3M$87.7M
2024$77.7M$83.7M

2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2908.99 between the 28 major reporting economies and the rest of the world, Jan 2022 to Dec 2024. Good for direction and seasonality, not a full world total.

Exports$1.54M in Dec 2024Imports$1.64M in Dec 2024
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$1M
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2908.99 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2908.99 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$1.78M$1.46M
Feb 2022$724K$1.69M
Mar 2022$1.26M$3.42M
Apr 2022$1.02M$1.59M
May 2022$3.3M$1.73M
Jun 2022$1.28M$2.76M
Jul 2022$1.71M$2.47M
Aug 2022$764K$1.96M
Sep 2022$802K$1.77M
Oct 2022$1.68M$1.91M
Nov 2022$2.24M$1.42M
Dec 2022$1.89M$932K
Jan 2023$2.05M$1.58M
Feb 2023$933K$1.14M
Mar 2023$1.34M$2.26M
Apr 2023$489K$2.73M
May 2023$1.28M$1.97M
Jun 2023$981K$1.09M
Jul 2023$1.98M$2.17M
Aug 2023$777K$2.04M
Sep 2023$1.04M$769K
Oct 2023$1.67M$2.65M
Nov 2023$1.47M$724K
Dec 2023$805K$1.27M
Jan 2024$1.18M$1.36M
Feb 2024$907K$1.12M
Mar 2024$909K$1.38M
Apr 2024$2.08M$1.6M
May 2024$1.5M$2.19M
Jun 2024$1.73M$2.45M
Jul 2024$2.03M$2.49M
Aug 2024$1.45M$906K
Sep 2024$1.98M$2.5M
Oct 2024$2.2M$1.97M
Nov 2024$1.37M$1.6M
Dec 2024$1.54M$1.64M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2908.99 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $25.1M
    32.2% of world
  2. 2
    Indiapartner reported
    $17.3M
    22.2% of world
  3. 3
    $6.64M
    8.5% of world
  4. 4
    $6.41M
    8.2% of world
  5. 5
    $5.94M
    7.6% of world
  6. 6
    $3.22M
    4.1% of world
  7. 7
    $2.67M
    3.4% of world
  8. 8
    Switzerlandpartner reported
    $1.56M
    2.0% of world
  9. 9
    $1.5M
    1.9% of world
  10. 10
    $1.29M
    1.7% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $11.6M
    13.9% of world
  2. 2
    $8.87M
    10.6% of world
  3. 3
    $6.91M
    8.3% of world
  4. 4
    Switzerlandpartner reported
    $6.34M
    7.6% of world
  5. 5
    Indiapartner reported
    $5.29M
    6.3% of world
  6. 6
    $4.53M
    5.4% of world
  7. 7
    $3.89M
    4.6% of world
  8. 8
    $3.63M
    4.3% of world
  9. 9
    $3.47M
    4.1% of world
  10. 10
    $3.28M
    3.9% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2908.99 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$17.3M
+7.2% vs 2023, 22.2% of world
India imports in 2024
$5.29M
+36.3% vs 2023, 6.3% of world

India does not publish detailed six digit trade figures. These are mirror figures, built from what the 28 major economies reported about their trade with India, so treat them as a lower bound.

India exports to

  1. 1
    $9.13M
    52.8% of exports
  2. 2
    $2.66M
    15.4% of exports
  3. 3
    $1.92M
    11.1% of exports
  4. 4
    $1.39M
    8.0% of exports
  5. 5
    $415K
    2.4% of exports
  6. 6
    $307K
    1.8% of exports
  7. 7
    $306K
    1.8% of exports
  8. 8
    $233K
    1.3% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $5.22M
    98.8% of imports
  2. 2
    $39.8K
    0.8% of imports
  3. 3
    $16K
    0.3% of imports
  4. 4
    $7.74K
    0.1% of imports
  5. 5
    $1.29K
    <0.1% of imports
  6. 6
    $61
    <0.1% of imports
  7. 7
    $45
    <0.1% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2908.99

392 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code. These are the 30 most searched.

Indicative HS code

Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.

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Suppliers of HS 2908.99 chemicals

Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.

Questions about HS 2908.99

Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.

What is HS code 290899?

HS code 290899 (also written 2908.99) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof: other than dinoseb (ISO), and 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)), and their salts. It sits under heading 2908 (halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 290899?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $77.7M and imports worth $83.7M under HS code 290899. Reported exports changed by +4.6% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 290899?

The largest exporters in 2024 were China (32.2% of world exports), India (22.2% of world exports) and Spain (8.5% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 290899?

The largest importers in 2024 were United States (13.9% of world imports), Spain (10.6% of world imports) and Turkey (8.3% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 290899?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $17.3M and imported at least $5.29M under HS code 290899 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was United States and its largest supplier was China.

Which chemicals are classified under HS code 290899?

CompoundList lists 392 chemicals under this code, including 4-Nitrophenol, Picric acid and 2,4-Dinitrophenol. Codes marked indicative are assigned from the chemical's structure class or chapter, so confirm the final classification with your customs broker.

Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System. Countries add their own digits after that, for example India uses eight digit ITC-HS codes and the United States uses ten digit HTS codes, so check the national tariff for the full code and the duty rate.