Heading 2942

Other organic compounds

5 declarable lines

Heading 2942 covers other organic compounds not covered by earlier headings in chapter 29. The break is first between aromatic or modified aromatic compounds and other compounds, with aromatic lines further split for a specific nickel II complex, drugs, section VI note 3 products, and residual other.

Products in this heading

Nickel II complex covered by the 2942.00.03.00 line
Aromatic organic drug substances
Aromatic organic fine chemicals
Aromatic organic chemical intermediates
Non-aromatic specialty organic compounds
Organic reference standards

How to choose the right subheading

Check whether the compound is aromatic or modified aromatic; this sets the main split.
For aromatic compounds, first check the specific nickel II complex line.
For other aromatic compounds, decide whether the product is a drug or a product described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.
Confirm that no earlier chapter 29 heading covers the compound; 2942 is residual.
For non-aromatic compounds, use the Other line 2942.00.50.00.

Often confused with

Benzene
It is a cyclic hydrocarbon, not a residual organic compound.
Heading 2902
Ethylene glycol
It is an acyclic alcohol.
Heading 2905
Phenol
It is a phenol covered by a specific heading.
Heading 2907
Thiourea
It is an organo-sulfur compound.
Heading 2930
Penicillin
It is an antibiotic covered by heading 2941.
Heading 2941

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for residual other aromatic organic compounds?

Use 2942.00.35.00 for residual other aromatic or modified aromatic compounds not classed as drugs or section VI note 3 products; the general (MFN) rate is 6.5%.

What is the duty on other non-aromatic organic compounds in heading 2942?

The general (MFN) rate for 2942.00.50.00 is 3.7%.

How do I classify the nickel II complex named in heading 2942?

Classify the named [2,2'-Thiobis(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-n-butyl)- phenolato)(2,1)]-O,O',S-(1-butanamine), nickel II complex under 2942.00.03.00; the general (MFN) rate is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.