Kenya HS Code

HS Code 290242: Cyclic hydrocarbons : Xylenes : mXylene in Kenya

Q: Is HS code 290242 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 290242 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Kenya extends it under EAC CET.

Q: What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 290242?

Kenya classifies products under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET; locally EAC CET), which extends HS codes to 8 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 290242 in Kenya?

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

What is HS Code 290242 in Kenya

Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 290242 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cyclic hydrocarbons : Xylenes : mXylene. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Kenya extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 290242 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Heading 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons.

Explore more 2026 Latest Kenya import export trade data and shipment records for HS Code Meta-Xylene Compound on TradeInt global trade data platform

Classification Path of HS Code 290242 in Kenya

Section VI

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

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2902

Cyclic hydrocarbons

HS Code 290242

Cyclic hydrocarbons : Xylenes : mXylene

HS Code 29024200

m-Xylene

Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

In Kenya, HS 290242 is classified under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

Local name EAC CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.kra.go.ke/

You know what 290242 means. Now see 2026 latest real trade activity for Meta-Xylene Compound in Kenya.

Buyers, suppliers, origin and destination countries, shipment dates, and quantities direct from customs records.

Search 2026 Latest Kenya Import Data Search 2026 Latest Kenya Export Data

Top Trading Product of HS Code 2902

Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 2902

1 290230: Cyclic hydrocarbons : Toluene $4.4M 2 290250: Cyclic hydrocarbons : Styrene $1.2M 3 290244: Cyclic hydrocarbons : Xylenes : Mixed xylene isomers $32.2K

Figures shown for 2023.

For more 2026 recent data, search for Kenya import trade records

Top Kenya export Product Under HS Code 2902

1 290230: Cyclic hydrocarbons : Toluene $124.0K 2 290244: Cyclic hydrocarbons : Xylenes : Mixed xylene isomers $99.9K 3 290211: Cyclic hydrocarbons : Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Cyclohexane $52.8K

Figures shown for 2023.

For more 2026 recent data, search for Kenya export trade records

Related HS Code to Kenya Meta-Xylene Compound (290242)

HS Code 29024200

m-Xylene

HS Code 290211

Cyclic hydrocarbons : Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Cyclohexane

HS Code 290219

Cyclic hydrocarbons : Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Other

HS Code 290220

Cyclic hydrocarbons : Benzene

HS Code 290230

Cyclic hydrocarbons : Toluene

HS Code 290241

Cyclic hydrocarbons : Xylenes : oXylene

HS Code 290243

Cyclic hydrocarbons : Xylenes : pXylene

HS Code 290244

Cyclic hydrocarbons : Xylenes : Mixed xylene isomers

HS Code 290250

Cyclic hydrocarbons : Styrene

HS Code 290260

Cyclic hydrocarbons : Ethylbenzene

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290242 in Kenya?

HS code 290242 covers Cyclic hydrocarbons : Xylenes : mXylene in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2902 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.

Is HS code 290242 the same across all countries?

What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 290242?

Where can I officially look up HS code 290242 in Kenya?