HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2801.30 – Fluorine; bromine
HS code 2801.30 is the 6-digit subheading for fluorine, bromine. It is used for liquid fluorine, bromine liquid, compressed fluorine, bromine solution and high-purity bromine.
What HS 2801.30 covers
This HS code covers two distinct but related halogens: elemental fluorine and bromine. Fluorine, a highly reactive gas, is critical for producing refrigerants, propellants, fluoropolymers (like PTFE), and in uranium enrichment. Bromine, a volatile liquid, is extensively used in flame retardants, drilling fluids for oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals. Both are traded by specialized chemical companies and are vital inputs for advanced manufacturing and chemical synthesis. Due to their corrosive and toxic properties, strict safety protocols for transportation and handling are paramount. Trade dynamics are influenced by industrial demand, environmental regulations, and the availability of raw materials like fluorite for fluorine and brine deposits for bromine.
- Covers
- Liquid fluorine
- Bromine liquid
- Compressed fluorine
- Bromine solution
- High-purity bromine
- Examples
- Lanxess Bromine
- Solvay Fluorine
- Honeywell Fluorine
- Albemarle Bromine
Codes often confused with 2801.30
Common mistake. This code is for elemental fluorine and bromine; it can be confused with their respective compounds, such as hydrofluoric acid (2811.11) or sodium bromide (2827.59).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 280130, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 280130 in UN Comtrade data was Israel, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world imports. The United Kingdom reports $2.7B of its chapter 28 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Israel $154M 43% of world exports
- 2 Jordan* ~$74M 21% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Japan $52M 14% of world exports
World total: $357M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $213M 62% of world imports
- 2 India $29M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $13M 3.9% of world imports
The United Kingdom reports $2.7B of its chapter 28 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $343M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2801.30
Brazil does not split HS 2801.30: its NCM code is 2801.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2801.30
What is HS code 280130?
HS code 280130 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fluorine; bromine. This HS code covers two distinct but related halogens: elemental fluorine and bromine. Fluorine, a highly reactive gas, is critical for producing refrigerants, propellants, fluoropolymers (like PTFE), and in uranium enrichment. Bromine, a volatile liquid, is extensively used in flame retardants, drilling fluids for oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals. Both are traded by specialized chemical companies and are vital inputs for advanced manufacturing and chemical synthesis. Due to their corrosive and toxic properties, strict safety protocols for transportation and handling are paramount. Trade dynamics are influenced by industrial demand, environmental regulations, and the availability of raw materials like fluorite for fluorine and brine deposits for bromine.
What products fall under HS code 280130?
Liquid fluorine, bromine liquid, compressed fluorine, bromine solution, high-purity bromine
What are common misclassifications for HS code 280130?
This code is for elemental fluorine and bromine; it can be confused with their respective compounds, such as hydrofluoric acid (2811.11) or sodium bromide (2827.59).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 280130?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 280130 in UN Comtrade data were Israel ($154M, 43% of world exports), Jordan (about $74M) and Japan ($52M). World exports came to about $357M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 280130?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 280130 in UN Comtrade data were China ($213M, 62% of world imports), India ($29M) and the Netherlands ($13M). World imports came to about $343M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The United Kingdom reports $2.7B of its chapter 28 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 280130 structured?
HS code 280130 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 280130?
In Brazil, HS code 280130 is NCM 2801.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.