HS Code 2908: Phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

Q: Is HS code 2908 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 2908 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 2908 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 2908?

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 2908.

What is HS Code 2908

HS Code 2908 covers Phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Section VI. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 2908 Phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives Cover?

Section VI

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

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2908

Phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HS Code 290819

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts; other than pentachlorophenol (ISO)

HS Code 290811

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts; pentachlorophenol (ISO)

HS Code 290891

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof; dinoseb (ISO) and its salts

HS Code 290892

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof; 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)) and its salts

HS Code 290899

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof; other than dinoseb (ISO), and 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)), and their salts

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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.

Related HS Codes under Phenol Derivatives HS 2908

HS Code 290811

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts; pentachlorophenol (ISO)

HS Code 290819

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts; other than pentachlorophenol (ISO)

HS Code 290891

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof; dinoseb (ISO) and its salts

HS Code 290892

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof; 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)) and its salts

HS Code 290899

Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof; other than dinoseb (ISO), and 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)), and their salts

Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons

HS Code 2904

Sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenated

HS Code 2905

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 2908?

HS code 2908 covers Phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, a heading within Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 2908 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 2908 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 2908?