HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2804.10 – Hydrogen
HS code 2804.10 is the 6-digit subheading for hydrogen. It is used for gaseous hydrogen, liquid hydrogen, compressed hydrogen, ultra-high purity hydrogen and industrial hydrogen.
What HS 2804.10 covers
This HS code pertains to elemental hydrogen, a critical industrial gas with growing importance in the global economy. Hydrogen is extensively traded by major industrial gas companies and chemical producers. Its primary uses include ammonia production for fertilizers, petroleum refining (hydrocracking), and methanol synthesis. Increasingly, hydrogen is recognized as a clean energy carrier, driving demand for 'green' hydrogen in fuel cells for transportation and power generation. Key aspects in trade involve its purity levels, the method of transportation (compressed gas, liquid hydrogen), and the significant investments in infrastructure for its production and distribution. The global push for decarbonization is rapidly expanding its market.
- Covers
- Gaseous hydrogen
- Liquid hydrogen
- Compressed hydrogen
- Ultra-high purity hydrogen
- Industrial hydrogen
- Examples
- Linde Hydrogen
- Air Liquide Hydrogen
- Air Products Hydrogen
- Messer Hydrogen
Codes often confused with 2804.10
Common mistake. This code is for elemental hydrogen; it can be confused with hydrogen compounds like ammonia (2814.10) or even mixtures of gases containing hydrogen (2804.90) if not pure.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 280410, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 280410 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 33% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $78M 37% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $41M 20% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $21M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $211M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $78M 33% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $36M 15% of world imports
- 3 France $32M 14% of world imports
World total: $237M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 2804.10
Brazil does not split HS 2804.10: its NCM code is 2804.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about HS 2804.10
What is HS code 280410?
HS code 280410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hydrogen. This HS code pertains to elemental hydrogen, a critical industrial gas with growing importance in the global economy. Hydrogen is extensively traded by major industrial gas companies and chemical producers. Its primary uses include ammonia production for fertilizers, petroleum refining (hydrocracking), and methanol synthesis. Increasingly, hydrogen is recognized as a clean energy carrier, driving demand for 'green' hydrogen in fuel cells for transportation and power generation. Key aspects in trade involve its purity levels, the method of transportation (compressed gas, liquid hydrogen), and the significant investments in infrastructure for its production and distribution. The global push for decarbonization is rapidly expanding its market.
What products fall under HS code 280410?
Gaseous hydrogen, liquid hydrogen, compressed hydrogen, ultra-high purity hydrogen, industrial hydrogen
What are common misclassifications for HS code 280410?
This code is for elemental hydrogen; it can be confused with hydrogen compounds like ammonia (2814.10) or even mixtures of gases containing hydrogen (2804.90) if not pure.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 280410?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 280410 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($78M, 37% of world exports), the Netherlands ($41M) and Belgium ($21M). World exports came to about $211M, 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 280410?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 280410 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($78M, 33% of world imports), the Netherlands ($36M) and France ($32M). World imports came to about $237M, 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 280410 structured?
HS code 280410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 280410?
In Brazil, HS code 280410 is NCM 2804.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.