Heading · Section VI

2926: Nitrile-function compounds

2926
  • 0%–6%UK
  • 6%–6.5%EU
  • 15%Türkiye
  • 0%–6.5%USA
  • US$4.3bnWorld trade in 2024

5 subheadings make up heading 2926 in chapter 29 (organic chemicals).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 2926 covers 31 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 8 of them are duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 2926 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 6% and 6.5% (average 6.4%).

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 2926 covers 20 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 15%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 2926 into 21 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 4.3%). 7 of them are duty-free.

World trade in heading 2926 goods reached US$4.3bn in 2024, down 11.8% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 29.5% of the total, ahead of the United States.

India imported the most (US$507.8m).

The United Kingdom ranked 11th among 89 exporters with US$90.8m.

The United Kingdom imported US$94.3m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 6% Third-country duty 31 tariff lines · average 4.5% EU 6% – 6.5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 6.4% Türkiye 15% Statutory rate (Law 474) 20 tariff lines USA Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 21 tariff lines · average 4.3%

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 5

World trade in 2024

2926 · US$4.3bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$271.2kUS$271.2k+US$6.7m+US$161.7m+> US$453.9m

Exports: 89
  1. China: US$1.3bn
  2. United States: US$458.8m
  3. Germany: US$453.9m
  4. Taiwan: US$340m
  5. South Korea: US$303.7m
  6. Netherlands: US$295.9m
  7. France: US$261m
  8. India: US$220.5m
  9. Japan: US$161.7m
  10. Belgium: US$109.7m
  11. United Kingdom: US$90.8m
  12. Switzerland: US$54.2m
  13. Italy: US$50.4m
  14. Thailand: US$29.7m
  15. Spain: US$27.1m
  16. Israel: US$26.2m
  17. Russia: US$23.2m
  18. Singapore: US$13.6m
  19. Mexico: US$13.1m
  20. Portugal: US$11.7m
  21. Ireland: US$8.9m
  22. Finland: US$6.7m
  23. Denmark: US$5.3m
  24. Canada: US$4.7m
  25. Brazil: US$4.3m
  26. Poland: US$3.7m
  27. Latvia: US$2.9m
  28. Sweden: US$2.2m
  29. Colombia: US$2.1m
  30. Norway: US$2m
  31. Türkiye: US$1.9m
  32. Belarus: US$1.5m
  33. Czechia: US$1.3m
  34. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.2m
  35. Estonia: US$854.8k
  36. Austria: US$671.1k
  37. Ukraine: US$668.9k
  38. Hungary: US$650.8k
  39. Slovenia: US$454.1k
  40. Belize: US$424k
  41. Mauritius: US$318k
  42. Malaysia: US$314.2k
  43. South Africa: US$299.7k
  44. Guatemala: US$271.2k
  45. Bahamas: US$245k
  46. Eswatini: US$237k
  47. Romania: US$191.4k
  48. Kazakhstan: US$184k
  49. Argentina: US$141.1k
  50. Peru: US$130.3k
  51. Greece: US$101.7k
  52. St Kitts & Nevis: US$101k
  53. Costa Rica: US$98.7k
  54. Lithuania: US$90.9k
  55. Serbia: US$80.4k
  56. Malta: US$79.9k
  57. Egypt: US$63.8k
  58. Chile: US$58.9k
  59. Kuwait: US$45.9k
  60. Australia: US$38.8k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.3bn 29.5%
2 United States US$458.8m 10.8%
3 Germany US$453.9m 10.7%
4 Taiwan US$340m 8%
5 South Korea US$303.7m 7.1%
6 Netherlands US$295.9m 7%
7 France US$261m 6.1%
8 India US$220.5m 5.2%
9 Japan US$161.7m 3.8%
10 Belgium US$109.7m 2.6%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 India US$507.8m 11.9%
2 United States US$318.8m 7.5%
3 France US$279.9m 6.6%
4 South Korea US$278.1m 6.5%
5 Brazil US$255.5m 6%
6 Netherlands US$253.7m 6%
7 China US$226.1m 5.3%
8 Belgium US$223.9m 5.3%
9 Italy US$214m 5%
10 Germany US$194m 4.6%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for nitrile-function compounds?

Nitrile-function compounds fall under HS heading 2926, part of chapter 29, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on nitrile-function compounds in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2926 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 nitrile-function compounds in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2926 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most nitrile-function compounds?

China, with US$1.3bn in 2024 (29.5% of world exports).