HS Code 2942Organic compounds; n.e.c. in chapter 29
1 six-digit code · Heading 42 of 42 in Chapter 29 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2942 is where other organic compounds go when no named heading fits. Indian traders search for the same heading as HSN code 2942.
Heading 2942does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Organic compounds; n.e.c. in chapter 29” classify at the single six-digit code 294200. The heading is number 42 of 42 in Chapter 29, Organic chemicals, which runs to 410 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2942
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 294200 | Organic compounds; n.e.c. in chapter 29 |
What 2942 covers as the residual heading
Chapter 29 sorts organic chemicals by chemical type. Headings 2901 to 2941 name those types one by one. Each of them has its own wording about what it holds.
Heading 2942 comes last. The letters n.e.c. stand for "not elsewhere classified". A product lands here only when it is an organic compound from this chapter and no earlier heading names it.
That is why it is called a residual heading. It works as a safety net in the Harmonized System, so every organic compound in the chapter has a home. Customs classification starts with the most specific heading. The residual one is the last choice, not the first.
The words "other organic compounds" are a common way to refer to this heading. Wording on an invoice does not decide the code, though. The chemical nature of the goods does.
Subheadings: only HS 294200
This heading has one subheading, HS 294200. The heading and the subheading mean the same thing, so there is no extra split to pick from.
HS 294200 is the international level of the code. Each country may add more digits for its own tariff. Those national lines are not listed on this page.
Duty and GST rates are set by each country, so we do not show them. Check the official tariff of the country where you buy or sell. The HS code classifier can confirm the base code before you look up local rates.
How to check whether your product belongs in 2942
Work through the chapter in order. Find the chemical name of your product, not only the trade name. Note its chemical group. Then read the specific headings before you consider 2942.
These headings catch many compounds that people first guess are "other":
- 2921 is for compounds with an amine function.
- 2929 is for other nitrogen-function compounds that the earlier headings miss.
- 2933 is for ring compounds whose only hetero-atom is nitrogen.
HS code 2942 import and export data, buyers and suppliers
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Related
- Chapter 29 organic chemicals
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- HS 2941 antibiotics
- HS 2933 heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen
- HS 2921 amine-function compounds
- HS 2929 nitrogen-function compounds n.e.c.
- HS 2931 other organo-inorganic compounds
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Nearby headings in Chapter 29
- 2930Organo-sulphur compounds8 codes
- 2931Other organo-inorganic compounds17 codes
- 2932Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only13 codes
- 2933Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only27 codes
- 2934Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other…6 codes
- 2935Sulphonamides6 codes
- 2936Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural…10 codes
- 2937Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or…9 codes
- 2938Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers…2 codes
- 2939Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers…19 codes
- 2940Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and…1 code
- 2941Antibiotics6 codes
Who ships under 2942?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, chapters 28–38.
HS Code 2942: common questions
What is heading 2942?
It is the heading for organic compounds not elsewhere classified in Chapter 29. It is the residual heading of that chapter.
What does n.e.c. mean here?
It means "not elsewhere classified". The heading holds organic compounds that headings 2901 to 2941 do not cover.
Under which chapter does 2942 fall?
It falls under Chapter 29, Organic chemicals. The chapter page lists its other headings.
What are the subheadings of 2942?
There is one, HS 294200. Countries may add their own extra digits for national tariffs.
How do I know if my compound belongs in 2942 or another heading?
Check the specific headings from 2901 to 2941 first. Use 2942 only if none of them names your compound. The HS code classifier can guide you.
Can I find buyers and suppliers for this heading?
Open the buyer data and supplier data pages on EximDataX. They are the place to start for company names.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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