HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2825.80 – Antimony oxides
HS code 2825.80 is the 6-digit subheading for antimony oxides. It is used for antimony trioxide, antimony pentoxide, antimony tetroxide, antimony oxide powder and white antimony oxide.
What HS 2825.80 covers
Antimony oxides are primarily employed as flame retardants in a wide range of materials, including plastics, textiles, and coatings, enhancing safety standards across industries. They also serve as opacifiers in ceramics and glass, and as catalysts in polyester production. Their flame-retardant properties are particularly critical for safety regulations in the construction, automotive, and electronics sectors. Major importers include countries with significant manufacturing industries for plastics, electronics, and textiles, such as China, the United States, Germany, and India. Exporters are typically nations with antimony mining and processing capabilities, most notably China, Bolivia, Russia, and Tajikistan. The trade in antimony oxides is influenced by global safety regulations, demand from key manufacturing industries, and the availability of raw antimony. Environmental concerns regarding antimony compounds also play a role in market dynamics and product development strategies.
- Covers
- Antimony trioxide
- Antimony pentoxide
- Antimony tetroxide
- Antimony oxide powder
- White antimony oxide
- Yellow antimony oxide
- Examples
- Chemtura (flame retardants)
- Albemarle (flame retardants)
- ICL Group (flame retardants)
- Campine (antimony products)
Codes often confused with 2825.80
Common mistake. Can be mistaken for unwrought antimony (8110) or other antimony compounds (284290), potentially resulting in incorrect customs duties. Precise chemical identification is essential.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 282580, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 282580 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 33% 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 Belgium $515M 31% of world exports
- 2 France $333M 20% of world exports
- 3 China $144M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $529M 33% of world imports
- 2 Japan $122M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Italy $114M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 codes for 2825.80 2
Brazil splits HS 2825.80 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
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 2825.80
What is HS code 282580?
HS code 282580 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Antimony oxides. Antimony oxides are primarily employed as flame retardants in a wide range of materials, including plastics, textiles, and coatings, enhancing safety standards across industries. They also serve as opacifiers in ceramics and glass, and as catalysts in polyester production. Their flame-retardant properties are particularly critical for safety regulations in the construction, automotive, and electronics sectors. Major importers include countries with significant manufacturing industries for plastics, electronics, and textiles, such as China, the United States, Germany, and India. Exporters are typically nations with antimony mining and processing capabilities, most notably China, Bolivia, Russia, and Tajikistan. The trade in antimony oxides is influenced by global safety regulations, demand from key manufacturing industries, and the availability of raw antimony. Environmental concerns regarding antimony compounds also play a role in market dynamics and product development strategies.
What products fall under HS code 282580?
Antimony trioxide, Antimony pentoxide, Antimony tetroxide, Antimony oxide powder, White antimony oxide, Yellow antimony oxide
What are common misclassifications for HS code 282580?
Can be mistaken for unwrought antimony (8110) or other antimony compounds (284290), potentially resulting in incorrect customs duties. Precise chemical identification is essential.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 282580?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 282580 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($515M, 31% of world exports), France ($333M) and China ($144M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 282580?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 282580 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($529M, 33% of world imports), Japan ($122M) and Italy ($114M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 282580 structured?
HS code 282580 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 282580?
Brazil splits HS code 282580 into 2 NCM codes: 2825.80.10 (Antimony trioxide), 2825.80.90 (Other antimony oxides). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.