About HS Code 280519
This HS code covers a range of alkali and alkali-earth metals, specifically excluding sodium and calcium, which have their own dedicated codes. This category includes metals like lithium, potassium, rubidium, cesium (alkali metals), and beryllium, magnesium, strontium, barium (alkali-earth metals). These metals are highly reactive and are traded for specialized industrial applications, often in relatively smaller quantities compared to common industrial metals. Importers are typically high-tech industries, battery manufacturers, aerospace companies, and specialized chemical producers. Exporters are countries with specific mineral deposits and advanced metallurgical processing capabilities. Key applications include lightweight alloys, batteries (especially lithium-ion), nuclear reactors, pyrotechnics, and specialized chemical reagents. The trade is influenced by technological advancements, demand for new materials, and geopolitical factors affecting critical mineral supply chains.
Products Under This Code
Lithium metal, potassium metal, magnesium metal, beryllium metal, strontium metal, barium metal, cesium metal, rubidium metal
Real World Examples
Albemarle (lithium), Livent (lithium), Rusal (magnesium), Materion (beryllium)
Common Misclassification
This code is crucial for distinguishing these specific alkali/alkali-earth metals from sodium (280511) and calcium (280512), and also from rare-earth metals (280530) or other non-ferrous metals (Chapter 75-81).
Products Classified Under 2805.19
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China, Australia, and Chile are major producers of lithium, while the USA, Japan, and Germany are significant importers for high-tech industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 280519?
HS code 280519 covers: Alkali or alkali-earth metals; other than sodium and calcium. This HS code covers a range of alkali and alkali-earth metals, specifically excluding sodium and calcium, which have their own dedicated codes. This category includes metals like lithium, potassium, rubidium, cesium (alkali metals), and beryllium, magnesium, strontium, barium (alkali-earth metals). These metals are highly reactive and are traded for specialized industrial applications, often in relatively smaller quantities compared to common industrial metals. Importers are typically high-tech industries, battery manufacturers, aerospace companies, and specialized chemical producers. Exporters are countries with specific mineral deposits and advanced metallurgical processing capabilities. Key applications include lightweight alloys, batteries (especially lithium-ion), nuclear reactors, pyrotechnics, and specialized chemical reagents. The trade is influenced by technological advancements, demand for new materials, and geopolitical factors affecting critical mineral supply chains.
What products fall under HS code 280519?
Lithium metal, potassium metal, magnesium metal, beryllium metal, strontium metal, barium metal, cesium metal, rubidium metal
What are common misclassifications for HS code 280519?
This code is crucial for distinguishing these specific alkali/alkali-earth metals from sodium (280511) and calcium (280512), and also from rare-earth metals (280530) or other non-ferrous metals (Chapter 75-81).
How is HS code 280519 structured?
HS code 280519 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.