About HS Code 282619
This broad category encompasses a wide array of fluorides, excluding those specifically of aluminium, which are essential across diverse high-tech and industrial applications. These include fluorides of various metals and non-metals used in optics (e.g., magnesium fluoride, calcium fluoride), electronics (e.g., lithium fluoride for batteries, boron trifluoride for semiconductors), metallurgy (e.g., potassium fluoroborate as a flux), and specialty chemicals. Major importers are technologically advanced economies with strong electronics, optical, and chemical industries, such as Japan, South Korea, the United States, Germany, and China. Exporters are typically countries with access to fluorspar resources and sophisticated chemical processing capabilities, including China, Mexico, South Africa, and specialized chemical producers in Europe and North America. Trade is largely driven by innovation in high-performance materials and advanced manufacturing processes.
Products Under This Code
Calcium fluoride, Magnesium fluoride, Lithium fluoride, Sodium fluoride, Potassium fluoride, Boron trifluoride, Sulfur hexafluoride, Ammonium fluoride
Real World Examples
Kanto Chemical (reagents), Stella Chemifa (fluorine compounds), Honeywell (fluorine products), Solvay (fluorine chemicals)
Common Misclassification
This 'other' category can be confused with specific complex fluorine salts (282690) or even natural fluorspar (252920) if not clearly identified as a manufactured fluoride. Precision in chemical description is vital.
Products Classified Under 2826.19
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Japan, South Korea, the United States, Germany, and China are major importers, while China, Mexico, and South Africa are key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 282619?
HS code 282619 covers: Fluorides; other than of aluminium. This broad category encompasses a wide array of fluorides, excluding those specifically of aluminium, which are essential across diverse high-tech and industrial applications. These include fluorides of various metals and non-metals used in optics (e.g., magnesium fluoride, calcium fluoride), electronics (e.g., lithium fluoride for batteries, boron trifluoride for semiconductors), metallurgy (e.g., potassium fluoroborate as a flux), and specialty chemicals. Major importers are technologically advanced economies with strong electronics, optical, and chemical industries, such as Japan, South Korea, the United States, Germany, and China. Exporters are typically countries with access to fluorspar resources and sophisticated chemical processing capabilities, including China, Mexico, South Africa, and specialized chemical producers in Europe and North America. Trade is largely driven by innovation in high-performance materials and advanced manufacturing processes.
What products fall under HS code 282619?
Calcium fluoride, Magnesium fluoride, Lithium fluoride, Sodium fluoride, Potassium fluoride, Boron trifluoride, Sulfur hexafluoride, Ammonium fluoride
What are common misclassifications for HS code 282619?
This 'other' category can be confused with specific complex fluorine salts (282690) or even natural fluorspar (252920) if not clearly identified as a manufactured fluoride. Precision in chemical description is vital.
How is HS code 282619 structured?
HS code 282619 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (26) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.