HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2807.00 – Sulphuric acid; oleum
HS code 2807.00 is the 6-digit subheading for sulphuric acid, oleum. It is used for sulphuric acid 98%, battery acid, oleum (fuming sulfuric acid), industrial-grade sulfuric acid and reagent-grade sulfuric acid.
What HS 2807.00 covers
Sulphuric acid, often dubbed the "king of chemicals," and its fuming variant, oleum, are among the most widely traded and consumed industrial chemicals globally, serving as a fundamental indicator of industrial activity. Its immense importance stems from its diverse applications, primarily in the production of fertilizers (especially phosphates), but also extensively in petroleum refining, metallurgy (e.g., pickling of steel), chemical synthesis, and water treatment. Oleum, a solution of sulfur trioxide in sulfuric acid, is used when a more concentrated or anhydrous sulfonation agent is required. Major importers are typically agricultural nations requiring fertilizers and industrialized economies with robust manufacturing and mining sectors. Exporters are often countries with significant sulfur resources or large-scale chemical production facilities. Key aspects of its trade include its corrosive nature, necessitating specialized transport and storage, and its role as a precursor for many other chemicals. Global trade volumes are massive, reflecting its indispensable role in modern industry and agriculture, with prices often influenced by raw material costs and industrial demand cycles.
- Covers
- Sulphuric acid 98%
- Battery acid
- Oleum (fuming sulfuric acid)
- Industrial-grade sulfuric acid
- Reagent-grade sulfuric acid
- Dilute sulfuric acid
- Examples
- BASF Sulfuric Acid
- Mosaic Sulfuric Acid
- Nutrien Sulfuric Acid
- Olin Sulfuric Acid
- Chemtrade Sulfuric Acid
Codes often confused with 2807.00
Common mistake. This code specifically covers sulfuric acid and oleum. It is sometimes confused with other strong mineral acids like hydrochloric acid (280610) or nitric acid (280800) due to similar corrosive properties and industrial uses, but their chemical formulas are distinct.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 280700, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 280700 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Chile, 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 China $290M 14% of world exports
- 2 Canada $226M 11% of world exports
- 3 Peru* ~$154M 7.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Chile $614M 19% of world imports
- 2 Morocco $439M 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $435M 13% of world imports
World total: $3.2B 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 codes for 2807.00 2
Brazil splits HS 2807.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2807.00.10 Sulphuric acidÁcido sulfúrico
- 2807.00.20 Oleum (fuming sulphuric acid)Ácido sulfúrico fumante (óleum)
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2807.00
What is HS code 280700?
HS code 280700 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sulphuric acid; oleum. Sulphuric acid, often dubbed the "king of chemicals," and its fuming variant, oleum, are among the most widely traded and consumed industrial chemicals globally, serving as a fundamental indicator of industrial activity. Its immense importance stems from its diverse applications, primarily in the production of fertilizers (especially phosphates), but also extensively in petroleum refining, metallurgy (e.g., pickling of steel), chemical synthesis, and water treatment. Oleum, a solution of sulfur trioxide in sulfuric acid, is used when a more concentrated or anhydrous sulfonation agent is required. Major importers are typically agricultural nations requiring fertilizers and industrialized economies with robust manufacturing and mining sectors. Exporters are often countries with significant sulfur resources or large-scale chemical production facilities. Key aspects of its trade include its corrosive nature, necessitating specialized transport and storage, and its role as a precursor for many other chemicals. Global trade volumes are massive, reflecting its indispensable role in modern industry and agriculture, with prices often influenced by raw material costs and industrial demand cycles.
What products fall under HS code 280700?
Sulphuric acid 98%, battery acid, oleum (fuming sulfuric acid), industrial-grade sulfuric acid, reagent-grade sulfuric acid, dilute sulfuric acid
What are common misclassifications for HS code 280700?
This code specifically covers sulfuric acid and oleum. It is sometimes confused with other strong mineral acids like hydrochloric acid (280610) or nitric acid (280800) due to similar corrosive properties and industrial uses, but their chemical formulas are distinct.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 280700?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 280700 in UN Comtrade data were China ($290M, 14% of world exports), Canada ($226M) and Peru (about $154M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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 280700?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 280700 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($614M, 19% of world imports), Morocco ($439M) and the United States ($435M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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 280700 structured?
HS code 280700 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) 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 280700?
Brazil splits HS code 280700 into 2 NCM codes: 2807.00.10 (Sulphuric acid), 2807.00.20 (Oleum (fuming sulphuric acid)). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.