HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2824.90 – Lead oxides; n.e.c. in heading no. 2824
HS code 2824.90 is the 6-digit subheading for lead oxides, n.e.c. in heading no. 2824. It is used for lead tetroxide, red lead, lead dioxide, minium and lead(IV) oxide.
What HS 2824.90 covers
This HS code serves as a residual category for lead oxides not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 2824, meaning it includes lead oxides other than lead monoxide (litharge, massicot). This typically encompasses lead tetroxide (red lead) and lead dioxide, which are vital inorganic compounds with distinct industrial uses. In international trade, these materials are primarily exchanged among manufacturers of specialized paints, corrosion-resistant coatings, battery components, and pyrotechnics. Importers are often countries with robust heavy industry, marine infrastructure, and defense sectors, where the unique properties of these oxides are essential. Exporters are typically nations with advanced chemical synthesis capabilities and lead processing industries. Key trade considerations include the specific oxidation state, purity, and particle characteristics, which dictate their performance as pigments, oxidizers, or battery plate materials. Due to the hazardous nature of lead compounds, stringent regulations on handling, transport, and use significantly impact international trade flows and compliance requirements.
- Covers
- Lead tetroxide
- Red lead
- Lead dioxide
- Minium
- Lead(IV) oxide
- Lead(II,IV) oxide
- Examples
- Red lead for anti-corrosion paints
- Lead dioxide for electrodes
- Minium for specialized glass
Codes often confused with 2824.90
Common mistake. This code is for lead oxides *other than* lead monoxide (282410) and should not be confused with metallic lead (Chapter 78) or lead compounds of other chemical types (e.g., lead sulfates).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 282490, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 282490 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 18% of world imports. Italy reports $601M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $34M 31% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $10M 9.5% of world exports
- 3 Spain $10M 9.3% of world exports
Italy reports $601M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $109M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $15M 18% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $11M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$10M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $87M 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 2824.90 2
Brazil splits HS 2824.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2824.90.10 Red lead and orange leadMínio (zarcão) e mínio-laranja (mine-orange)
- 2824.90.90 Other lead oxidesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.24 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2824.90
What is HS code 282490?
HS code 282490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lead oxides; n.e.c. in heading no. 2824. This HS code serves as a residual category for lead oxides not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 2824, meaning it includes lead oxides other than lead monoxide (litharge, massicot). This typically encompasses lead tetroxide (red lead) and lead dioxide, which are vital inorganic compounds with distinct industrial uses. In international trade, these materials are primarily exchanged among manufacturers of specialized paints, corrosion-resistant coatings, battery components, and pyrotechnics. Importers are often countries with robust heavy industry, marine infrastructure, and defense sectors, where the unique properties of these oxides are essential. Exporters are typically nations with advanced chemical synthesis capabilities and lead processing industries. Key trade considerations include the specific oxidation state, purity, and particle characteristics, which dictate their performance as pigments, oxidizers, or battery plate materials. Due to the hazardous nature of lead compounds, stringent regulations on handling, transport, and use significantly impact international trade flows and compliance requirements.
What products fall under HS code 282490?
Lead tetroxide, Red lead, Lead dioxide, Minium, Lead(IV) oxide, Lead(II,IV) oxide
What are common misclassifications for HS code 282490?
This code is for lead oxides *other than* lead monoxide (282410) and should not be confused with metallic lead (Chapter 78) or lead compounds of other chemical types (e.g., lead sulfates).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 282490?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 282490 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($34M, 31% of world exports), South Africa ($10M) and Spain ($10M). World exports came to about $109M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Italy reports $601M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 282490?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 282490 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($15M, 18% of world imports), Czechia ($11M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $10M). World imports came to about $87M, 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 282490 structured?
HS code 282490 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (24) 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 282490?
Brazil splits HS code 282490 into 2 NCM codes: 2824.90.10 (Red lead and orange lead), 2824.90.90 (Other lead oxides). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.