HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2804.30 – Nitrogen
HS code 2804.30 is the 6-digit subheading for nitrogen. It is used for gaseous nitrogen, liquid nitrogen, compressed nitrogen, ultra-high purity nitrogen and industrial nitrogen.
What HS 2804.30 covers
This HS code covers elemental nitrogen, the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, traded extensively by industrial gas companies. Nitrogen is crucial across a wide array of industries due to its inert properties. It's used to create inert atmospheres for preventing oxidation in electronics manufacturing, food packaging (modified atmosphere packaging), and chemical processing. Liquid nitrogen is vital for cryogenics, medical applications like preserving biological samples, and rapid freezing in food processing. Importers range from food and beverage companies to semiconductor manufacturers and healthcare providers. Key trade considerations include purity levels, the method of delivery (compressed gas cylinders, liquid nitrogen dewars, bulk liquid), and safety regulations for handling cryogenic liquids.
- Covers
- Gaseous nitrogen
- Liquid nitrogen
- Compressed nitrogen
- Ultra-high purity nitrogen
- Industrial nitrogen
- Examples
- BOC Nitrogen
- Taiyo Nippon Sanso Nitrogen
- Air Products Nitrogen
- Linde Nitrogen
Codes often confused with 2804.30
Common mistake. This code is for elemental nitrogen; it can be confused with nitrogen compounds like ammonia (2814.10) or nitrogen oxides (2811.29), which are distinct chemical compounds.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 280430, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 280430 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 19% 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 Belgium $55M 18% of world exports
- 2 United States $40M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $32M 10% of world exports
World total: $307M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $61M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $30M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 France $26M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $331M 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 2804.30
Brazil does not split HS 2804.30: its NCM code is 2804.30.00.
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 2804.30
What is HS code 280430?
HS code 280430 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nitrogen. This HS code covers elemental nitrogen, the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, traded extensively by industrial gas companies. Nitrogen is crucial across a wide array of industries due to its inert properties. It's used to create inert atmospheres for preventing oxidation in electronics manufacturing, food packaging (modified atmosphere packaging), and chemical processing. Liquid nitrogen is vital for cryogenics, medical applications like preserving biological samples, and rapid freezing in food processing. Importers range from food and beverage companies to semiconductor manufacturers and healthcare providers. Key trade considerations include purity levels, the method of delivery (compressed gas cylinders, liquid nitrogen dewars, bulk liquid), and safety regulations for handling cryogenic liquids.
What products fall under HS code 280430?
Gaseous nitrogen, liquid nitrogen, compressed nitrogen, ultra-high purity nitrogen, industrial nitrogen
What are common misclassifications for HS code 280430?
This code is for elemental nitrogen; it can be confused with nitrogen compounds like ammonia (2814.10) or nitrogen oxides (2811.29), which are distinct chemical compounds.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 280430?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 280430 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($55M, 18% of world exports), the United States ($40M) and Germany ($32M). World exports came to about $307M, 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 280430?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 280430 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($61M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($30M) and France ($26M). World imports came to about $331M, 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 280430 structured?
HS code 280430 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 280430?
In Brazil, HS code 280430 is NCM 2804.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.