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HS HEADING 2831

Dithionites and sulphoxylates

In plain English

This category includes dithionites and sulphoxylates, which are types of inorganic chemicals. The goods are split into two groups based on their chemical composition. One group consists specifically of sodium-based dithionites and sulphoxylates. The other group covers all remaining dithionites and sulphoxylates that are not made of sodium.

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.

2831.10

Dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodium

2831.90

Dithionites and sulphoxylates; other than sodium

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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