HS Code 290321: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; vinyl chloride (chloroethylene)

Q: Is HS code 290321 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 290321 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 290321 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 290321?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 290321.

What is HS Code 290321

HS Code 290321 covers Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; vinyl chloride (chloroethylene). It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries · Chapter 29 — Organic chemicals · Heading 2903 — Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 290321 Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) Cover?

Section VI

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

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2903

Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons

HS Code 290321

Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; vinyl chloride (chloroethylene)

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What HS Codes for Organic Chemicals Do Not Cover

Chapter 29 covers separate chemically defined organic compounds. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Mixtures of organic chemicals

Chapter 38

Pharmaceutical products (in dosage form)

Chapter 30

Essential oils

Chapter 33

Plastics in primary form

Chapter 39

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) HS 290321

United States of America

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290321?

HS code 290321 covers Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2903, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 290321 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 290321 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 290321?