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GOODS ACROSS BORDERS

HS HEADING 2801

Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine

In plain English

This section covers inorganic chemicals and compounds of precious or rare-earth metals, specifically focusing on fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine. The goods are categorized into separate groups based on the specific element involved. One group is dedicated to chlorine, another to iodine, and a third group combines fluorine with bromine.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

2801.10

Chlorine

2801.20

Iodine

2801.30

Fluorine; bromine

Chapter 28 classification notes

Chapter 28 contains many DG-class 8 corrosive substances and class 6 toxic substances. Personal-import effectively zero; commercial imports require IATA shipper's declaration + destination MSDS compliance.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Pharmaceutical-grade vs. industrial-grade chemistry — same molecule, different chapter (Chapter 30 vs. 28).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 28

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