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GOODS ACROSS BORDERS

HS HEADING 2814

Ammonia; anhydrous or in aqueous solution

In plain English

This category covers ammonia, whether it is in a pure form or mixed with water. The goods are split into two groups based on their state. One group consists of ammonia that is not dissolved in any liquid. The other group includes ammonia that is dissolved in water.

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

6-digit subheadings (2)

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

2814.10

Ammonia; anhydrous

2814.20

Ammonia; in aqueous solution

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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