HS 2918.12 Tartaric acid
Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), tartaric acid
Part of heading 2918 (Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function…), in chapter 29 (Organic chemicals)
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 2918.12 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $229M | $232M |
| 2020 | $204M | $211M |
| 2021 | $216M | $212M |
| 2022 | $270M | $261M |
| 2023 | $238M | $230M |
| 2024 | $240M | $228M |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 2918.12 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.
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| Month | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | $6.71M | $453K |
| Feb 2022 | $5.66M | $231K |
| Mar 2022 | $6.81M | $414K |
| Apr 2022 | $6.65M | $542K |
| May 2022 | $5.56M | $324K |
| Jun 2022 | $4.76M | $1.68M |
| Jul 2022 | $5.42M | $1.28M |
| Aug 2022 | $3.04M | $1.16M |
| Sep 2022 | $5.42M | $1.74M |
| Oct 2022 | $3.64M | $1.57M |
| Nov 2022 | $5.06M | $2.35M |
| Dec 2022 | $4.93M | $569K |
| Jan 2023 | $6.69M | $248K |
| Feb 2023 | $5.39M | $442K |
| Mar 2023 | $4.92M | $543K |
| Apr 2023 | $4.48M | $547K |
| May 2023 | $4.11M | $738K |
| Jun 2023 | $5.88M | $865K |
| Jul 2023 | $7.77M | $2.91M |
| Aug 2023 | $4.69M | $751K |
| Sep 2023 | $5.88M | $1.78M |
| Oct 2023 | $5.54M | $370K |
| Nov 2023 | $5.59M | $567K |
| Dec 2023 | $6.83M | $536K |
| Jan 2024 | $5.18M | $309K |
| Feb 2024 | $4.14M | $290K |
| Mar 2024 | $6.99M | $327K |
| Apr 2024 | $6.19M | $746K |
| May 2024 | $5.14M | $594K |
| Jun 2024 | $7.14M | $1.18M |
| Jul 2024 | $7.46M | $602K |
| Aug 2024 | $4.36M | $748K |
| Sep 2024 | $4.75M | $1.37M |
| Oct 2024 | $5.53M | $1.4M |
| Nov 2024 | $4.03M | $937K |
| Dec 2024 | $3.82M | $465K |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 2918.12 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$102M42.6% of world
- 2$87.4M36.5% of world
- 3$21.6M9.0% of world
- 4$9.46M3.9% of world
- 5$5.53M2.3% of world
- 6$2.84M1.2% of world
- 7Francepartner reported$2M0.8% of world
- 8$1.34M0.6% of world
- 9$1.09M0.5% of world
- 10$1.05M0.4% of world
Top 10 importers
India focus
What India traded in HS 2918.12 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.
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$202K42.7% of exports
- 2$114K24.2% of exports
- 3$67.6K14.3% of exports
- 4$32.2K6.8% of exports
- 5$17.1K3.6% of exports
- 6$13.7K2.9% of exports
- 7$12.6K2.7% of exports
- 8$2.99K0.6% of exports
India imports from
- 1$17.5M78.0% of imports
- 2$2.35M10.4% of imports
- 3$1.8M8.0% of imports
- 4$730K3.3% of imports
- 5$53.2K0.2% of imports
- 6$12.8K<0.1% of imports
- 7$5.78K<0.1% of imports
- 8$1.64K<0.1% of imports
Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.
Chemicals classified under HS 2918.12
22 chemicals on CompoundList map to this code, the most searched first.
The HS text names this chemical directly.
Assigned from the chemical's structure class, or only its chapter is certain. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker before shipping.
- 38 suppliersCysteamine bitartrate27761-19-9C6H13NO6S
- 141 suppliers2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid526-83-0C4H6O6
- 49 suppliersD-Tartaric acid147-71-7C4H6O6
- Piperazine, (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate (1:1)133-36-8C8H16N2O6
- 1 suppliersMeso-Tartaric acid147-73-9C4H6O6
- Nicotinyl alcohol tartrate6164-87-0C10H13NO7
- 27 suppliersDitoluoyltartaric acid, (+)-32634-68-7C20H18O8
- 2 suppliers[R(R*,R*)]-2,3-bis[(4-methylbenzoyl)oxy]succinic acid1039646-91-7C20H18O8
- 31 suppliersDibenzoyltartaric acid2743-38-6C18H14O8
- 1 suppliers2,3-Bis(benzoyloxy)butanedioic acid100632-52-8C18H14O8
- 28 suppliersButanedioic acid, 2,3-bis(benzoyloxy)-, (2S,3S)-17026-42-5C18H14O8
- 16 suppliers(-)-Di-p-toluoyl-L-tartaric acid32634-66-5C20H18O8
- 11 suppliersDeanol bitartrate29870-28-8C8H17NO7
- 4 suppliers(1S,2S)-(-)-1,2-Diaminocyclohexane D-tartrate67333-70-4C10H20N2O6
- 1 suppliersDiacetyl-L-tartaric acid51591-38-9C8H10O8
- (+)-Diacetyl-D-tartaric Acid66749-60-8C8H10O8
- [(1S,4R)-4-Aminocyclopent-2-en-1-yl]methanol, (2S,3S)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid229177-52-0C10H17NO7
- (+)-Nicotine (+)-di-p-toluoyltartrate salt68935-27-3C30H32N2O8
- Butanedioic acid, 2,3-bis(benzoyloxy)-, (2R,3R)-, compd. with (2S)-3-(dimethylamino)-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-methyl-1-propanone (1:1)850222-41-2C31H33NO10
- (+)-Di-p-Toluoyltartrate saltC30H32N2O8
- R-(+)-Nicotine Di-p-toluoyl-D-tartrate SaltC30H32N2O8
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Suppliers of HS 2918.12 chemicals
Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.
- HBHangzhou Bioking Biochemical Engineering Co., Ltd.ManufacturerHangzhou, China
Founded in 2000, Hangzhou Bioking Biochemical Engineering Co., Ltd., is located in Tangqi Ancient Town, with a registered capital of 75 million yuan.
Unclaimed profile 5 products - NSNivon Specialties IndiaManufacturerNavi Mumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 199 products
- GIGreenChem Industries, LLCDistributorWest Palm Beach, United States
Explore 400+ industrial and specialty chemicals, sourcing services, bulk distribution, warehousing, and logistics solutions from GreenChem Industries.
Unclaimed profile 233 products - SPSln PharmachemSupplierMumbai, IndiaUnclaimed profile 149 products
- CDCentral Drug House Pvt. Ltd.ManufacturerNew Delhi, IndiaUnclaimed profile 119 products
- CBChengdu Binarui Medical Technology Co., LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 58 products
- FCFoconsci Chemical Industry Co.,LtdManufacturerZaozhuang City, China
We are the leading chemical manufacturer & supplier in China.
Unclaimed profile 178 products - GCGNF Chemical Co.,LtdManufacturer ChinaUnclaimed profile 48 products
- CChemignitionManufacturer India
Chemignition ensures high-quality APIs with strict regulatory compliance and reliable delivery.
Unclaimed profile 54 products - MPMAK PharmachemManufacturerMumbai, India
Find the latest Ferric Sulfate Crystal and Xanthan Gum products from MAK Pharmachem, a leading supplier based in Mumbai, India.
Unclaimed profile 32 products - IDInternational Distribution CompanyDistributorAartselaar, BelgiumUnclaimed profile 194 products
- ASAm ScientificManufacturerJaipur, India
Find affordable Laboratory Chemicals from AM SCIENTIFIC, a leading manufacturer and exporter based in Jaipur, India.
Unclaimed profile 91 products
Questions about HS 2918.12
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 291812?
HS code 291812 (also written 2918.12) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), tartaric acid. It sits under heading 2918 (carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids…) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 291812?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $240M and imports worth $228M under HS code 291812. Reported exports changed by +0.7% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 291812?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (42.6% of world exports), Italy (36.5% of world exports) and Spain (9.0% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 291812?
The largest importers in 2024 were United States (17.9% of world imports), India (9.9% of world imports) and Germany (7.7% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 291812?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $473K and imported at least $22.5M under HS code 291812 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was Australia and its largest supplier was China.
Which chemicals are classified under HS code 291812?
CompoundList lists 22 chemicals under this code, including L-Tartaric acid, Cysteamine bitartrate and 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid. 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.