HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2812.90 – Halides and halide oxides of non-metals; excluding chloride
HS code 2812.90 is the 6-digit subheading for halides and halide oxides of non-metals, excluding chloride. It is used for boron trifluoride, sulfur hexafluoride, silicon tetrafluoride, phosphorus tribromide and iodine pentafluoride.
What HS 2812.90 covers
This HS code covers halides and halide oxides of non-metals, specifically excluding chlorides, which are classified under 2812.1X. This category includes a variety of compounds where non-metals are bonded with fluorine, bromine, or iodine, or their oxides. These substances are critical in numerous high-tech applications, including the electronics industry for etching and deposition processes, in specialized chemical synthesis as reagents, and in the production of high-performance materials. Companies involved in semiconductor manufacturing, specialty gas production, and advanced materials research are key players in the import and export of these goods. Due to the often corrosive, toxic, or reactive nature of these compounds, their international trade is subject to rigorous safety and environmental regulations, requiring specialized handling and transportation. The purity and specific chemical form are paramount for their intended industrial applications, influencing their market value and trade patterns.
- Covers
- Boron trifluoride
- Sulfur hexafluoride
- Silicon tetrafluoride
- Phosphorus tribromide
- Iodine pentafluoride
- Carbon tetrafluoride
- Examples
- Linde Sulfur Hexafluoride
- Air Products Boron Trifluoride
- Solvay Fluorinated Gases
- Merck Phosphorus Tribromide
Codes often confused with 2812.90
Common mistake. This code is distinguished from 2812.1X, which covers chlorides and chloride oxides, by specifically including other halides (fluorides, bromides, iodides) and their oxides of non-metals.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 281290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 281290 in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 29% 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 South Korea $181M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $141M 21% of world exports
- 3 United States $112M 17% of world exports
World total: $669M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$187M 29% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 South Korea $76M 12% of world imports
- 3 Japan $53M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $638M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 2812.90
Brazil does not split HS 2812.90: its NCM code is 2812.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2812.90
What is HS code 281290?
HS code 281290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Halides and halide oxides of non-metals; excluding chloride. This HS code covers halides and halide oxides of non-metals, specifically excluding chlorides, which are classified under 2812.1X. This category includes a variety of compounds where non-metals are bonded with fluorine, bromine, or iodine, or their oxides. These substances are critical in numerous high-tech applications, including the electronics industry for etching and deposition processes, in specialized chemical synthesis as reagents, and in the production of high-performance materials. Companies involved in semiconductor manufacturing, specialty gas production, and advanced materials research are key players in the import and export of these goods. Due to the often corrosive, toxic, or reactive nature of these compounds, their international trade is subject to rigorous safety and environmental regulations, requiring specialized handling and transportation. The purity and specific chemical form are paramount for their intended industrial applications, influencing their market value and trade patterns.
What products fall under HS code 281290?
Boron trifluoride, Sulfur hexafluoride, Silicon tetrafluoride, Phosphorus tribromide, Iodine pentafluoride, Carbon tetrafluoride
What are common misclassifications for HS code 281290?
This code is distinguished from 2812.1X, which covers chlorides and chloride oxides, by specifically including other halides (fluorides, bromides, iodides) and their oxides of non-metals.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 281290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 281290 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($181M, 27% of world exports), China ($141M) and the United States ($112M). World exports came to about $669M, 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 281290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 281290 in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $187M, 29% of world imports), South Korea ($76M) and Japan ($53M). World imports came to about $638M, 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 281290 structured?
HS code 281290 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 281290?
In Brazil, HS code 281290 is NCM 2812.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.