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U.S. imports of organic compounds, not elsewhere specified (HS 294200) totaled $8.7M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Organic Compounds, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $373K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 5.2% on $7.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Organic Compounds, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $8.7M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHeading 294200 serves as the residual catch-all for organic compounds not classifiable elsewhere in Chapter 29, encompassing a wide spectrum of chemical intermediates, specialty molecules, and pharmaceutical-adjacent substances. The US schedule includes six 10-digit lines, notably distinguishing aromatic or modified-aromatic drugs (2942000500), compounds covered by US Note 3 to Section VI (2942001000), and a specific named compound — a thiobis phenol derivative (2942000300) — alongside broader residual lines. India and Belgium lead US imports under this heading, with Spain, Japan, and China also significant, reflecting the heading's role as a conduit for diverse specialty chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate trade. Importers should carefully evaluate whether a compound belongs here or in a more specific Chapter 29 heading before filing entry.
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Misclassification can result in incorrect duty assessment, potential CBP penalties, and complications with FDA admissibility if the correct heading triggers different regulatory treatment. Because 294200 is a residual heading, CBP generally expects importers to demonstrate that no more specific provision applies before using it, making thorough chemical documentation essential.
US Note 3 to Section VI of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule identifies certain pharmaceutical products by their International Nonproprietary Name (INN) or chemical name for preferential duty treatment. Compounds that qualify under that note and are not classifiable in a more specific heading may fall under 2942001000, while those that do not qualify land in the separate residual lines. Importers should consult the current HTS text and a licensed customs broker to confirm applicability.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2942005000 | OTHER ORGANIC CMPDS (EXC AROMAT OR MOD-AROMATIC) | $7.1M | 4.35% | $275K |
| 2942000500 | AROMATIC OR MODIFIED AROMATIC DRUGS | $1.1M | 6.50% | $27K |
| 2942003500 | OTHER ORGANIC CMPDS (EXC PROD OF U.S. NOTE 3 SEC6) | $334K | 17.78% | $59K |
| 2942001000 | OTHER ORGANIC CMPDS OF PROD IN U.S. NOTE 3 SEC 6 | $34K | 26.59% | $9K |
| 2942000300 | [2,2'-THIOBIS(4-1,1,3,3-TETRA-METHYL-N-BUTYL)PHEN0 | $30K | 10.00% | $2K |
OTHER ORGANIC CMPDS (EXC AROMAT OR MOD-AROMATIC)
AROMATIC OR MODIFIED AROMATIC DRUGS
OTHER ORGANIC CMPDS (EXC PROD OF U.S. NOTE 3 SEC6)
OTHER ORGANIC CMPDS OF PROD IN U.S. NOTE 3 SEC 6
[2,2'-THIOBIS(4-1,1,3,3-TETRA-METHYL-N-BUTYL)PHEN0
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2942000000 | ORGANIC COMPOUNDS NESOI | $5.6M |
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS NESOI
476.6K kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $3.0M | -- | -$3.0M |
| South Carolina | $1.1M | $174K | -$919K |
| New Jersey | $1.1M | $78K | -$1.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $4.1M | $333K | -$3.8M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $1.3M | $109K | -$1.2M |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $778K | +$778K |