HS Code 291211
Methanal
Official description: Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde : Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Methanal (formaldehyde)
Also searched as: formaldehyde, methanal, formalin, formol
Classification
How 291211 breaks down
Organic chemicals
Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde
Methanal (formaldehyde)
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 291211?
Buyers sourcing methanal from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 291211 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 291211
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 291211 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 2912
Other HS codes under 2912
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde". If 291211 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 291211: common questions
What is HS code 291211?
HS code 291211 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde : Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Methanal (formaldehyde)". The first two digits (29) are the chapter — Organic chemicals — and digits 3-4 (2912) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 291211?
Common products classified under 291211 include formaldehyde, methanal, formalin, formol and similar items matching methanal. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 291211?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 291211 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (291211) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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