Nigeria HS Code

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

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. Nigeria extends it under ECOWAS CET.

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

Nigeria classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally ECOWAS CET), which extends HS codes to 10 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 Nigeria?

The official source is https://www.customs.gov.ng/. 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 Nigeria

Under Nigeria's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET), HS Code 290242 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cyclic hydrocarbons : Xylenes : mXylene. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Nigeria extends classifications to 10 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.

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Classification Path of HS Code 290242 in Nigeria

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 2902420000

Cyclic hydrocarbons: Xylenes: m-Xylene

Nigeria Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Nigeria, HS 290242 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name ECOWAS CET

Digits 10

Official source https://www.customs.gov.ng/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2902

Top Nigeria import Product Under HS Code 2902

1 290230: Toluene $26.7M 2 290211: Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes : Cyclohexane $4.8M 3 290290: Other $4.7M

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

HS Code 2902420000

Cyclic hydrocarbons: Xylenes: 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 Nigeria?

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

Is HS code 290242 the same across all countries?

What system does Nigeria use to classify HS code 290242?

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