Heading · Chapter 29
2938: Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives
Heading 2938 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 29, organic chemicals.
Duty rates compared
UK Free – 6% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
EU 5.7% – 6.5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 6.2% 
Türkiye 5.7% – 6.5% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines · average 6.4% 
USA 1.5% – 3.7% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 2.6% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 12.6% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 5.8% 
Argentina Free – 12.6% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 2.7% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan 2.3% – 3.9% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 3.1% 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 6% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$391kUS$391k+US$9m+US$33m+> US$101m
Exports: 95
- China: US$769m
- France: US$185m
- Spain: US$101m
- Malaysia: US$83m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$64m
- Germany: US$50m
- India: US$47m
- United States: US$37m
- Morocco: US$33m
- Switzerland: US$33m
- Uzbekistan: US$32m
- Hungary: US$29m
- South Korea: US$28m
- Denmark: US$28m
- Netherlands: US$25m
- Japan: US$25m
- Slovakia: US$19m
- Thailand: US$16m
- United Kingdom: US$13m
- Italy: US$12m
- Ireland: US$9m
- Chile: US$9m
- Brazil: US$9m
- Poland: US$6m
- Guatemala: US$6m
- Peru: US$5m
- Canada: US$4m
- Bulgaria: US$3m
- Sweden: US$3m
- Taiwan: US$3m
- Macao SAR China: US$2m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Belgium: US$2m
- Serbia: US$1m
- Czechia: US$1m
- New Zealand: US$1m
- Türkiye: US$1m
- Mexico: US$1m
- Indonesia: US$944k
- Greece: US$868k
- Austria: US$633k
- Azerbaijan: US$459k
- South Africa: US$446k
- Tajikistan: US$445k
- Israel: US$391k
- Vietnam: US$289k
- Russia: US$232k
- Australia: US$207k
- Slovenia: US$189k
- Lithuania: US$178k
- Colombia: US$156k
- Malta: US$104k
- United Arab Emirates: US$91k
- Portugal: US$70k
- Paraguay: US$65k
- El Salvador: US$52k
- Saudi Arabia: US$52k
- Latvia: US$45k
- Ecuador: US$44k
- Croatia: US$37k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$252kUS$252k+US$4m+US$28m+> US$86m
Imports: 169
- United States: US$304m
- China: US$132m
- France: US$122m
- Brazil: US$87m
- Germany: US$86m
- India: US$78m
- Russia: US$78m
- Japan: US$62m
- South Korea: US$59m
- Spain: US$58m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$51m
- Malaysia: US$50m
- Mexico: US$46m
- Netherlands: US$40m
- Singapore: US$40m
- Ireland: US$34m
- United Kingdom: US$28m
- Poland: US$26m
- Indonesia: US$23m
- Italy: US$22m
- Canada: US$21m
- Hungary: US$21m
- Türkiye: US$15m
- Austria: US$14m
- Morocco: US$14m
- Thailand: US$13m
- Taiwan: US$13m
- Switzerland: US$13m
- Vietnam: US$12m
- Argentina: US$11m
- Colombia: US$10m
- Egypt: US$8m
- Uruguay: US$8m
- Australia: US$8m
- Chile: US$7m
- Pakistan: US$6m
- Serbia: US$5m
- Bulgaria: US$5m
- Denmark: US$4m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$4m
- Czechia: US$4m
- Bangladesh: US$4m
- Belgium: US$4m
- Philippines: US$4m
- South Africa: US$4m
- Greece: US$3m
- Slovakia: US$3m
- Guatemala: US$2m
- Romania: US$2m
- Ukraine: US$2m
- Algeria: US$2m
- Slovenia: US$2m
- Uganda: US$2m
- Portugal: US$2m
- Saudi Arabia: US$2m
- Israel: US$2m
- New Zealand: US$2m
- Sweden: US$1m
- Peru: US$1m
- Norway: US$1m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$769m | 45.1% |
| 2 |  France | US$185m | 10.8% |
| 3 |  Spain | US$101m | 5.9% |
| 4 |  Malaysia | US$83m | 4.9% |
| 5 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$64m | 3.8% |
| 6 |  Germany | US$50m | 2.9% |
| 7 |  India | US$47m | 2.7% |
| 8 | United States | US$37m | 2.1% |
| 9 |  Morocco | US$33m | 1.9% |
| 10 | Switzerland | US$33m | 1.9% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$304m | 17.8% |
| 2 | China | US$132m | 7.7% |
| 3 | France | US$122m | 7.2% |
| 4 | Brazil | US$87m | 5.1% |
| 5 | Germany | US$86m | 5.1% |
| 6 | India | US$78m | 4.6% |
| 7 |  Russia | US$78m | 4.6% |
| 8 | Japan | US$62m | 3.7% |
| 9 |  South Korea | US$59m | 3.5% |
| 10 | Spain | US$58m | 3.4% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Tariff change · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R1395 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 2938 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 3.3%). 3 of them are duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 2938 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 5.7% and 6.5%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 2938 into 12 tariff lines; the duty is between 5.7% and 6.5% (average 6.4%).
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 2938 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 1.5% and 3.7%.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 2938 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 2938 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 2938 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 12.6% (average 5.8%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 2938 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 12.6%. 5 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 2938 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 2938 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 2938 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 2.3% and 3.9% (average 3.1%).
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 2938 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 2938 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 2938 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 2938 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 2938 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 2938 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 2938 goods worth US$1.7bn (−4.8% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$769m), followed by France.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$304m.
The United Kingdom ranked 19th among 95 exporters with US$13m.
The United Kingdom imported US$28m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives?
Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives fall under HS heading 2938, part of chapter 29, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2938 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 glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2938 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.7% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis…?
China, with US$769m in 2024 (45.1% of world exports).