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HS HEADING 2816

Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium; oxides, hydroxides and peroxides of strontium or barium

In plain English

This category includes magnesium hydroxide and peroxide, as well as the oxides, hydroxides, and peroxides of strontium or barium. One group specifically covers the magnesium compounds. The other group covers the strontium and barium compounds.

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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.

2816.10

Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium

2816.40

Oxides, hydroxides and peroxides, of strontium or barium

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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