Heading · Section VI

2917: Polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

2917
  • 0%–6%UK
  • 0%–6.5%EU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • 0%–6.5%USA
  • US$17.9bnWorld trade in 2024

13 subheadings make up heading 2917 in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 2917 covers 64 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 6 of them are duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 2917 into 18 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 5.7%). 2 of them are duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 2917 covers 42 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 30%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 2917 into 32 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 5.4%). 3 of them are duty-free.

World trade in heading 2917 goods reached US$17.9bn in 2024, up 5.4% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 33% of the total, ahead of South Korea.

India imported the most (US$2.2bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 29th among 112 exporters with US$24.5m.

The United Kingdom imported US$225.3m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 6% Third-country duty 64 tariff lines · average 5.4% EU Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 18 tariff lines · average 5.7% Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 42 tariff lines USA Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 32 tariff lines · average 5.4%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Subheadings 13

World trade in 2024

2917 · US$17.9bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1.5mUS$1.5m+US$34.7m+US$361.7m+> US$922.4m

Exports: 112
  1. China: US$5.9bn
  2. South Korea: US$2.5bn
  3. Taiwan: US$1.2bn
  4. Thailand: US$922.4m
  5. Germany: US$844.9m
  6. United States: US$723.5m
  7. Belgium: US$683.7m
  8. Netherlands: US$608m
  9. Canada: US$557.7m
  10. Mexico: US$458.6m
  11. Italy: US$361.7m
  12. Spain: US$360.1m
  13. Poland: US$350.6m
  14. Malaysia: US$334.7m
  15. India: US$311.8m
  16. Japan: US$249.4m
  17. Indonesia: US$231.8m
  18. France: US$182.3m
  19. Türkiye: US$157.2m
  20. Austria: US$127.7m
  21. Switzerland: US$123.7m
  22. Russia: US$100.5m
  23. Sweden: US$94m
  24. Czechia: US$66.2m
  25. Vietnam: US$55.2m
  26. Israel: US$34.8m
  27. Hungary: US$34.7m
  28. Brazil: US$25.5m
  29. United Kingdom: US$24.5m
  30. Chile: US$23.8m
  31. Colombia: US$22.7m
  32. Saudi Arabia: US$21.3m
  33. Belarus: US$20.7m
  34. United Arab Emirates: US$14.9m
  35. Hong Kong SAR China: US$14.2m
  36. Lithuania: US$10m
  37. Iran: US$8.9m
  38. Argentina: US$8.2m
  39. Singapore: US$7.5m
  40. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$7m
  41. Oman: US$6.2m
  42. Greece: US$4.7m
  43. Finland: US$4.5m
  44. Ukraine: US$4.4m
  45. Pakistan: US$4.1m
  46. Denmark: US$4m
  47. Bulgaria: US$3.9m
  48. South Africa: US$3.4m
  49. Estonia: US$3.3m
  50. Jordan: US$2.2m
  51. Egypt: US$2.1m
  52. Tunisia: US$1.7m
  53. Portugal: US$1.5m
  54. Ireland: US$1.5m
  55. Romania: US$1.1m
  56. Slovakia: US$1m
  57. Slovenia: US$891.8k
  58. Australia: US$688.3k
  59. Kyrgyzstan: US$661.1k
  60. Norway: US$644k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$5.9bn 33%
2 South Korea US$2.5bn 14.2%
3 Taiwan US$1.2bn 6.7%
4 Thailand US$922.4m 5.2%
5 Germany US$844.9m 4.7%
6 United States US$723.5m 4%
7 Belgium US$683.7m 3.8%
8 Netherlands US$608m 3.4%
9 Canada US$557.7m 3.1%
10 Mexico US$458.6m 2.6%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 India US$2.2bn 12.2%
2 Türkiye US$1.9bn 10.6%
3 United States US$1.5bn 8.6%
4 Vietnam US$1bn 5.7%
5 Germany US$894.6m 5%
6 Italy US$857.2m 4.8%
7 Japan US$601.6m 3.4%
8 Egypt US$557.1m 3.1%
9 Netherlands US$537.1m 3%
10 Spain US$527.2m 2.9%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives?

Polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives fall under HS heading 2917, part of chapter 29, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2917 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2917 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides…?

China, with US$5.9bn in 2024 (33% of world exports).