HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2825.30 – Vanadium oxides and hydroxides
HS code 2825.30 is the 6-digit subheading for vanadium oxides and hydroxides. It is used for vanadium pentoxide, vanadium trioxide, vanadium dioxide, vanadium(V) oxide and vanadium(III) oxide.
What HS 2825.30 covers
This HS code covers various vanadium oxides and hydroxides, which are crucial inorganic compounds with diverse high-tech applications. In international trade, these materials are primarily exchanged between metallurgical industries, chemical manufacturers, and specialized catalyst producers. Importers include countries with robust steel production (where vanadium is a key alloying agent), chemical processing plants requiring catalysts, and those developing advanced battery technologies (e.g., vanadium redox flow batteries). Exporters are typically nations with significant vanadium ore deposits and processing capabilities, or those with advanced chemical synthesis industries. Key things to know involve the varying oxidation states of vanadium (e.g., V2O5, V2O3), which dictate their specific uses, from powerful catalysts in sulfuric acid production to precursors for high-strength alloys and energy storage solutions. Purity and specific chemical form are critical trade specifications, often impacting pricing and end-use suitability. Global demand is influenced by trends in high-strength steel, chemical manufacturing, and the emerging market for grid-scale energy storage.
- Covers
- Vanadium pentoxide
- Vanadium trioxide
- Vanadium dioxide
- Vanadium(V) oxide
- Vanadium(III) oxide
- Vanadium(IV) oxide
- Examples
- Largo Resources vanadium pentoxide
- Bushveld Minerals vanadium oxides
- EVRAZ vanadium products
Codes often confused with 2825.30
Common mistake. This code is for vanadium oxides and hydroxides and should not be confused with vanadium ores (Chapter 26) or other vanadium compounds like vanadates (284190).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 282530, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 282530 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 26% 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 Russia* ~$103M 25% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 South Africa $80M 20% of world exports
- 3 China $77M 19% of world exports
World total: $410M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Czechia $85M 26% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $47M 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $43M 13% of world imports
World total: $333M 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 2825.30 2
Brazil splits HS 2825.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2825.30.10 Divanadium pentaoxide (vanadium pentoxide)Pentóxido de divanádio
- 2825.30.90 Other vanadium oxides and hydroxidesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.25 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2825.30
What is HS code 282530?
HS code 282530 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vanadium oxides and hydroxides. This HS code covers various vanadium oxides and hydroxides, which are crucial inorganic compounds with diverse high-tech applications. In international trade, these materials are primarily exchanged between metallurgical industries, chemical manufacturers, and specialized catalyst producers. Importers include countries with robust steel production (where vanadium is a key alloying agent), chemical processing plants requiring catalysts, and those developing advanced battery technologies (e.g., vanadium redox flow batteries). Exporters are typically nations with significant vanadium ore deposits and processing capabilities, or those with advanced chemical synthesis industries. Key things to know involve the varying oxidation states of vanadium (e.g., V2O5, V2O3), which dictate their specific uses, from powerful catalysts in sulfuric acid production to precursors for high-strength alloys and energy storage solutions. Purity and specific chemical form are critical trade specifications, often impacting pricing and end-use suitability. Global demand is influenced by trends in high-strength steel, chemical manufacturing, and the emerging market for grid-scale energy storage.
What products fall under HS code 282530?
Vanadium pentoxide, Vanadium trioxide, Vanadium dioxide, Vanadium(V) oxide, Vanadium(III) oxide, Vanadium(IV) oxide
What are common misclassifications for HS code 282530?
This code is for vanadium oxides and hydroxides and should not be confused with vanadium ores (Chapter 26) or other vanadium compounds like vanadates (284190).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 282530?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 282530 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $103M, 25% of world exports), South Africa ($80M) and China ($77M). World exports came to about $410M, 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 282530?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 282530 in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($85M, 26% of world imports), South Korea ($47M) and the United States ($43M). World imports came to about $333M, 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 282530 structured?
HS code 282530 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (25) 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 282530?
Brazil splits HS code 282530 into 2 NCM codes: 2825.30.10 (Divanadium pentaoxide (vanadium pentoxide)), 2825.30.90 (Other vanadium oxides and hydroxides). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.