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HS HEADING 2811

Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in heading no. 2806 to 2810

In plain English

This category covers inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals that are not listed in earlier sections. It specifically includes hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen cyanide, and other inorganic acids that are not hydrogen fluoride. The group also contains carbon dioxide, silicon dioxide, and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals that do not fit into the previous specific items.

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

6-digit subheadings (6)

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

2811.11

Hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid)

2811.12

Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)

2811.19

Inorganic acids; other than hydrogen fluoride

2811.21

Carbon dioxide

2811.22

Silicon dioxide

2811.29

Inorganic oxygen compounds; of non-metals, n.e.c. in item no. 2811.2

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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