Japan HS Code

HS Code 291521: Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Acetic acid in Japan

Q: Is HS code 291521 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 291521 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 291521?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 291521 in Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 291521 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 291521 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Acetic acid. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 291521 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Heading 2915: Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.

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Classification Path of HS Code 291521 in Japan

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2915

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HS Code 291521

Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Acetic acid

HS Code 291521000

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. > Acetic acid 飽和非環式モノカルボン酸並びにその酸無水物、酸ハロゲン化物、酸過酸化物及び過酸並びにこれらのハロゲン化誘導体、スルホン化誘導体、ニトロ化誘導体及びニトロソ化誘導体

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 291521 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2915

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 2915

1 291590: Other $225.7M 2 291531: Esters of acetic acid : Ethyl acetate $75.6M 3 291521: Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Acetic acid $69.2M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 2915

1 291590: Other $171.5M 2 291539: Esters of acetic acid : Other $46.5M 3 291532: Esters of acetic acid : Vinyl acetate $25.5M

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Related HS Code to Japan Acetic Acid (Vinegar) (291521)

HS Code 291521000

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. > Acetic acid

HS Code 291511

Formic acid, its salts and esters : Formic acid

HS Code 291512

Formic acid, its salts and esters : Salts of formic acid

HS Code 291513

Formic acid, its salts and esters : Esters of formic acid

HS Code 291524

Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Acetic anhydride

HS Code 291529

Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Other

HS Code 291531

Esters of acetic acid : Ethyl acetate

HS Code 291532

Esters of acetic acid : Vinyl acetate

HS Code 291533

Esters of acetic acid : nButyl acetate

HS Code 291536

Esters of acetic acid : Dinoseb (ISO) acetate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 291521 in Japan?

HS code 291521 covers Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Acetic acid in Japan. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2915 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 291521 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 291521?

Where can I officially look up HS code 291521 in Japan?