HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2802.00 – Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur
HS code 2802.00 is the 6-digit subheading for sulphur, sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur. It is used for sublimed sulfur, precipitated sulfur, colloidal sulfur, sulfur powder and wettable sulfur.
What HS 2802.00 covers
This HS code specifically covers refined forms of elemental sulfur, including sublimed, precipitated, and colloidal sulfur, distinguishing them from crude unrefined sulfur (2503.00). These refined forms are crucial for applications requiring high purity and specific particle sizes. They are widely used in the vulcanization of rubber, acting as a cross-linking agent to improve elasticity and durability. Additionally, they serve as active ingredients in fungicides and pesticides, in the production of pharmaceuticals, and in various cosmetic formulations. Importers are typically industries that demand high-grade sulfur for specialized manufacturing processes. Trade involves chemical suppliers focused on purity, particle morphology, and consistent quality for sensitive applications.
- Covers
- Sublimed sulfur
- Precipitated sulfur
- Colloidal sulfur
- Sulfur powder
- Wettable sulfur
- Micronized sulfur
- Examples
- Chemtura Sulfur
- Eastman Sulfur
- Arkema Sulfur
- Solvay Sulfur
Codes often confused with 2802.00
Common mistake. This code is for refined sulfur; it is often confused with crude unrefined sulfur (2503.00) or even sulfuric acid (2807.00), which is a derivative.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 280200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 280200 in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 82% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 26% of world imports. Türkiye reports $969M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $556M 82% of world exports
- 2 Canada $23M 3.5% of world exports
- 3 India $20M 2.9% of world exports
Türkiye reports $969M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $680M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $27M 26% of world imports
- 2 Jordan* ~$17M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $8.5M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $103M 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 2802.00
Brazil does not split HS 2802.00: its NCM code is 2802.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2802.00
What is HS code 280200?
HS code 280200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur. This HS code specifically covers refined forms of elemental sulfur, including sublimed, precipitated, and colloidal sulfur, distinguishing them from crude unrefined sulfur (2503.00). These refined forms are crucial for applications requiring high purity and specific particle sizes. They are widely used in the vulcanization of rubber, acting as a cross-linking agent to improve elasticity and durability. Additionally, they serve as active ingredients in fungicides and pesticides, in the production of pharmaceuticals, and in various cosmetic formulations. Importers are typically industries that demand high-grade sulfur for specialized manufacturing processes. Trade involves chemical suppliers focused on purity, particle morphology, and consistent quality for sensitive applications.
What products fall under HS code 280200?
Sublimed sulfur, precipitated sulfur, colloidal sulfur, sulfur powder, wettable sulfur, micronized sulfur
What are common misclassifications for HS code 280200?
This code is for refined sulfur; it is often confused with crude unrefined sulfur (2503.00) or even sulfuric acid (2807.00), which is a derivative.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 280200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 280200 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($556M, 82% of world exports), Canada ($23M) and India ($20M). World exports came to about $680M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Türkiye reports $969M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 280200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 280200 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($27M, 26% of world imports), Jordan (about $17M) and Germany ($8.5M). World imports came to about $103M, 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.
How is HS code 280200 structured?
HS code 280200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 280200?
In Brazil, HS code 280200 is NCM 2802.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.