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HS HEADING 2828

Hypochlorites; commercial calcium hypochlorite; chlorites; hypobromites

In plain English

This category includes hypochlorites, commercial calcium hypochlorite, chlorites, and hypobromites. One group covers hypochlorites along with commercial calcium hypochlorite and other forms of calcium hypochlorite. The remaining hypochlorites that are not listed elsewhere in this category fall into a separate group.

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.

2828.10

Hypochlorites; commercial calcium hypochlorite and other calcium hypochlorites

2828.90

Hypochlorites; n.e.c. in heading no. 2828

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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