About HS Code 281420
Ammonia in aqueous solution, commonly known as ammonia water or ammonium hydroxide, is a solution of ammonia gas dissolved in water. Unlike its anhydrous counterpart, this form is less concentrated and generally safer to handle, though still corrosive. It is widely traded for various industrial and household applications. Key uses include as a cleaning agent, a laboratory reagent, a component in some fertilizers (though less concentrated than anhydrous ammonia), and in the textile industry for dyeing and finishing. It also finds application in water treatment and as a pH regulator. Importers and exporters range from chemical distributors and cleaning product manufacturers to agricultural suppliers and industrial processors. While less hazardous than anhydrous ammonia, its trade still requires adherence to safety protocols for corrosive liquids. The "CBAM" tag indicates its inclusion in carbon border adjustment mechanisms, reflecting the carbon footprint associated with its production.
Products Under This Code
Ammonia water, Ammonium hydroxide, Aqueous ammonia, Household ammonia, Cleaning ammonia, Laboratory reagent ammonia
Real World Examples
Clorox Ammonia Cleaner, Fisher Scientific Ammonium Hydroxide, BASF Ammonia Solution, Ecolab Ammonia Solution
Common Misclassification
This code covers ammonia dissolved in water, clearly differentiating it from anhydrous ammonia (2814.10), which is pure, concentrated ammonia gas.
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.
Products Classified Under 2814.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
The United States, China, Germany, and various European countries are significant traders of aqueous ammonia, serving diverse industrial and consumer markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 281420?
HS code 281420 covers: Ammonia; in aqueous solution. Ammonia in aqueous solution, commonly known as ammonia water or ammonium hydroxide, is a solution of ammonia gas dissolved in water. Unlike its anhydrous counterpart, this form is less concentrated and generally safer to handle, though still corrosive. It is widely traded for various industrial and household applications. Key uses include as a cleaning agent, a laboratory reagent, a component in some fertilizers (though less concentrated than anhydrous ammonia), and in the textile industry for dyeing and finishing. It also finds application in water treatment and as a pH regulator. Importers and exporters range from chemical distributors and cleaning product manufacturers to agricultural suppliers and industrial processors. While less hazardous than anhydrous ammonia, its trade still requires adherence to safety protocols for corrosive liquids. The "CBAM" tag indicates its inclusion in carbon border adjustment mechanisms, reflecting the carbon footprint associated with its production.
What products fall under HS code 281420?
Ammonia water, Ammonium hydroxide, Aqueous ammonia, Household ammonia, Cleaning ammonia, Laboratory reagent ammonia
What are common misclassifications for HS code 281420?
This code covers ammonia dissolved in water, clearly differentiating it from anhydrous ammonia (2814.10), which is pure, concentrated ammonia gas.
How is HS code 281420 structured?
HS code 281420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.