HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2826.19 – Fluorides; other than of aluminium
HS code 2826.19 is the 6-digit subheading for fluorides, other than of aluminium. It is used for calcium fluoride, magnesium fluoride, lithium fluoride, sodium fluoride and potassium fluoride.
What HS 2826.19 covers
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.
- Covers
- Calcium fluoride
- Magnesium fluoride
- Lithium fluoride
- Sodium fluoride
- Potassium fluoride
- Boron trifluoride
- Sulfur hexafluoride
- Ammonium fluoride
- Examples
- Kanto Chemical (reagents)
- Stella Chemifa (fluorine compounds)
- Honeywell (fluorine products)
- Solvay (fluorine chemicals)
Codes often confused with 2826.19
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 282619, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 282619 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 14% 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 States $137M 28% of world exports
- 2 China $80M 16% of world exports
- 3 Japan $73M 15% of world exports
World total: $487M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $61M 14% of world imports
- 2 China $58M 13% of world imports
- 3 United States $50M 12% of world imports
World total: $437M 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 2826.19 3
Brazil splits HS 2826.19 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2826.19.10 Chromium trifluorideTrifluoreto de cromo
- 2826.19.20 Ammonium hydrogen difluorideFluoreto ácido de amônio
- 2826.19.90 Other fluoridesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.26 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2826.19
What is HS code 282619?
HS code 282619 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 282619?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 282619 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($137M, 28% of world exports), China ($80M) and Japan ($73M). World exports came to about $487M, 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 282619?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 282619 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($61M, 14% of world imports), China ($58M) and the United States ($50M). World imports came to about $437M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 282619?
Brazil splits HS code 282619 into 3 NCM codes: 2826.19.10 (Chromium trifluoride), 2826.19.20 (Ammonium hydrogen difluoride), 2826.19.90 (Other fluorides). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.