HS Code:
O,O-Diethyl S-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl] phosphorothioate and its alkylated or protonated salts, along with Thiodiglycol (INN) (bis(2-hydroxyethyl) sulfide), fall under specific chemical classifications often related to controlled substances due to their potential use in chemical weapons production. These chemicals are typically regulated under international agreements such as the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). They are used in limited industrial applications, including as intermediates in chemical synthesis, but their trade is heavily monitored and restricted. The HS Code for such chemicals often falls under Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals) or Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous Chemical Products), with specific codes like 293090 or similar, depending on the exact classification.
Total Trade Volume
USD 10 million (estimated due to restricted and limited data availability)
Data from 2022
Source
UN Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC), and national customs data (limited due to security restrictions)
USD 3 million
30% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 2.5 million
25% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
USD 1.8 million
18% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.2 million
12% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 0.8 million
8% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.5% (varies widely due to restrictions)
Highest Rate
15% (imposed by certain countries under national security policies)
Lowest Rate
0% (under specific exemptions for approved industrial use in some countries)
Increased regulatory oversight
Reduced trade volumes due to stricter compliance requirements under international agreements like the CWC, leading to higher costs and limited market access.
2020-2022
Shift to alternative chemicals
Decline in demand for Thiodiglycol and related compounds as industries seek less regulated substitutes for industrial applications.
2019-2022
Rise in illicit trade monitoring
Enhanced global cooperation to track and prevent unauthorized trade, impacting legal trade through delays and additional documentation.
2021-2023
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) introduced stricter guidelines for the trade of precursor chemicals like Thiodiglycol, requiring detailed reporting from member states.
April 2023
Increased compliance costs and delays in trade for legitimate industrial users.
Certain countries, including the United States, have tightened restrictions on imports of specific phosphorothioate compounds due to security concerns.
January 2022
Reduced trade volume in affected markets and redirection of trade to other regions.
Development of new tracking systems for dual-use chemicals by international bodies to prevent illicit trade of substances like Thiodiglycol.
September 2022
Improved transparency but increased administrative burden for exporters and importers.