HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2815.30 – Peroxides of sodium or potassium
HS code 2815.30 is the 6-digit subheading for peroxides of sodium or potassium. It is used for sodium peroxide, potassium peroxide, sodium superoxide, potassium superoxide and sodium dioxide.
What HS 2815.30 covers
This HS code covers peroxides of sodium or potassium, which are inorganic chemical compounds primarily used as strong oxidizing agents in various industrial applications. Sodium peroxide, for instance, is crucial in the bleaching of textiles, wood pulp, and straw, as well as in chemical synthesis and water treatment processes. Potassium peroxide, while less common, also finds use in specialized chemical reactions. Importers and exporters typically include chemical manufacturers, pulp and paper industries, textile companies, and water treatment facilities. Key considerations in international trade for these goods involve their reactive nature, requiring specific handling and storage protocols, and their purity levels, which dictate their suitability for different industrial processes. Global demand is driven by the continuous need for bleaching agents and oxidizers in manufacturing.
- Covers
- Sodium peroxide
- Potassium peroxide
- Sodium superoxide
- Potassium superoxide
- Sodium dioxide
- Examples
- Solvay Sodium Peroxide
- Arkema Potassium Peroxide
- Sigma-Aldrich Sodium Peroxide
Codes often confused with 2815.30
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other inorganic peroxides, such as magnesium peroxide (2816.10), or non-peroxide sodium/potassium compounds like sodium hydroxide (2815.11), due to similar chemical families.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 281530, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 281530 in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 9.3% 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 United Kingdom $3.3M 24% of world exports
- 2 China $2.7M 20% of world exports
- 3 France $2.5M 19% of world exports
World total: $13M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Africa $1.2M 9.3% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.1M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Canada $1.0M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $13M 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 2815.30
Brazil does not split HS 2815.30: its NCM code is 2815.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.15 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2815.30
What is HS code 281530?
HS code 281530 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Peroxides of sodium or potassium. This HS code covers peroxides of sodium or potassium, which are inorganic chemical compounds primarily used as strong oxidizing agents in various industrial applications. Sodium peroxide, for instance, is crucial in the bleaching of textiles, wood pulp, and straw, as well as in chemical synthesis and water treatment processes. Potassium peroxide, while less common, also finds use in specialized chemical reactions. Importers and exporters typically include chemical manufacturers, pulp and paper industries, textile companies, and water treatment facilities. Key considerations in international trade for these goods involve their reactive nature, requiring specific handling and storage protocols, and their purity levels, which dictate their suitability for different industrial processes. Global demand is driven by the continuous need for bleaching agents and oxidizers in manufacturing.
What products fall under HS code 281530?
Sodium peroxide, Potassium peroxide, Sodium superoxide, Potassium superoxide, Sodium dioxide
What are common misclassifications for HS code 281530?
This code can be confused with other inorganic peroxides, such as magnesium peroxide (2816.10), or non-peroxide sodium/potassium compounds like sodium hydroxide (2815.11), due to similar chemical families.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 281530?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 281530 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($3.3M, 24% of world exports), China ($2.7M) and France ($2.5M). World exports came to about $13M, 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 281530?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 281530 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($1.2M, 9.3% of world imports), the United States ($1.1M) and Canada ($1.0M). World imports came to about $13M, 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 281530 structured?
HS code 281530 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) 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 281530?
In Brazil, HS code 281530 is NCM 2815.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.