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HS HEADING 2845

Isotopes other than those of heading no. 2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined

In plain English

This category includes isotopes that are not listed elsewhere, along with their inorganic or organic compounds, regardless of whether those compounds have a specific chemical definition. The items are separated into groups based on their specific type: heavy water, boron enriched in boron-10 and its related substances, lithium enriched in lithium-6 and its related substances, helium-3, and any other isotopes not mentioned in those previous groups along with their respective compounds.

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

6-digit subheadings (5)

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

2845.10

Heavy water (deuterium oxide)

2845.20

Boron enriched in boron-10 and its compounds

2845.30

Lithium enriched in lithium-6 and its compounds

2845.40

Helium-3

2845.90

Isotopes other than those of heading no. 2844, 2845.20, 2845.30 or 2845.40; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined

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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