HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2827.39 – Chlorides; other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel
HS code 2827.39 is the 6-digit subheading for chlorides, other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel. It is used for ferric chloride, zinc chloride, stannous chloride, cobalt chloride and lithium chloride.
What HS 2827.39 covers
This broad category encompasses a diverse range of inorganic chlorides not specifically classified under the preceding HS codes, making it a significant "catch-all" for various specialized industrial and laboratory chemicals. These "other" chlorides include compounds of metals like iron, zinc, tin, cobalt, copper, and many others, each with unique applications. Importers are typically countries with advanced chemical industries, research institutions, and specialized manufacturing sectors that require specific metallic chlorides for catalysts, pigments, reagents, or precursors in material science. Key things to know are the vast array of specific compounds covered, each with its own purity requirements, handling considerations, and end-uses, ranging from water treatment (e.g., ferric chloride) to battery manufacturing (e.g., lithium chloride) and analytical chemistry. The trade in this category is highly fragmented, driven by niche demands across various industrial and scientific fields.
- Covers
- Ferric chloride
- Zinc chloride
- Stannous chloride
- Cobalt chloride
- Lithium chloride
- Copper(II) chloride
- Manganese chloride
- Chromium(III) chloride
- Examples
- BASF Ferric Chloride
- Sigma-Aldrich Zinc Chloride
- Alfa Aesar Lithium Chloride
- Merck KGaA Cobalt Chloride
Codes often confused with 2827.39
Common mistake. This code is often confused with specific metallic chlorides that have their own dedicated codes if they are major trade items (e.g., 282735 for nickel chloride), or with other non-chloride salts of the same metals (e.g., zinc sulfate 283329).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 282739, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 282739 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% 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 China $154M 16% of world exports
- 2 United States $146M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $123M 13% of world exports
World total: $938M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $140M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $121M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $67M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $973M 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 2827.39 16
Brazil splits HS 2827.39 into 16 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2827.39.10 Cuprous chloride (copper monochloride)De cobre I (cloreto cuproso ou monocloreto de cobre)
- 2827.39.20 Titanium chlorideDe titânio
- 2827.39.3 Of zincDe zinco Group
- 2827.39.31 Anhydrous zinc chloride, 98% ZnCl2 or moreAnidro, com um teor de ZnCl2 igual ou superior a 98 %, em peso
- 2827.39.39 Other zinc chlorideOutros
- 2827.39.40 Zirconium chlorideDe zircônio
- 2827.39.50 Antimony chlorideDe antimônio
- 2827.39.60 Lithium chlorideDe lítio
- 2827.39.70 Bismuth chlorideDe bismuto
- 2827.39.9 OtherOutros Group
- 2827.39.91 Cadmium chlorideDe cádmio
- 2827.39.92 Caesium chlorideDe césio
- 2827.39.93 Chromium chlorideDe cromo
- 2827.39.94 Strontium chlorideDe estrôncio
- 2827.39.95 Manganese chlorideDe manganês
- 2827.39.96 Iron chlorideDe ferro
- 2827.39.97 Cobalt chlorideDe cobalto
- 2827.39.99 Other chloridesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.27 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2827.39
What is HS code 282739?
HS code 282739 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Chlorides; other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel. This broad category encompasses a diverse range of inorganic chlorides not specifically classified under the preceding HS codes, making it a significant "catch-all" for various specialized industrial and laboratory chemicals. These "other" chlorides include compounds of metals like iron, zinc, tin, cobalt, copper, and many others, each with unique applications. Importers are typically countries with advanced chemical industries, research institutions, and specialized manufacturing sectors that require specific metallic chlorides for catalysts, pigments, reagents, or precursors in material science. Key things to know are the vast array of specific compounds covered, each with its own purity requirements, handling considerations, and end-uses, ranging from water treatment (e.g., ferric chloride) to battery manufacturing (e.g., lithium chloride) and analytical chemistry. The trade in this category is highly fragmented, driven by niche demands across various industrial and scientific fields.
What products fall under HS code 282739?
Ferric chloride, Zinc chloride, Stannous chloride, Cobalt chloride, Lithium chloride, Copper(II) chloride, Manganese chloride, Chromium(III) chloride
What are common misclassifications for HS code 282739?
This code is often confused with specific metallic chlorides that have their own dedicated codes if they are major trade items (e.g., 282735 for nickel chloride), or with other non-chloride salts of the same metals (e.g., zinc sulfate 283329).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 282739?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 282739 in UN Comtrade data were China ($154M, 16% of world exports), the United States ($146M) and Germany ($123M). World exports came to about $938M, 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 282739?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 282739 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($140M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($121M) and Germany ($67M). World imports came to about $973M, 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 282739 structured?
HS code 282739 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (27) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 282739?
Brazil splits HS code 282739 into 16 NCM codes: 2827.39.10 (Cuprous chloride (copper monochloride)), 2827.39.20 (Titanium chloride), 2827.39.31 (Anhydrous zinc chloride, 98% ZnCl2 or more), 2827.39.39 (Other zinc chloride), 2827.39.40 (Zirconium chloride), 2827.39.50 (Antimony chloride), 2827.39.60 (Lithium chloride), 2827.39.70 (Bismuth chloride), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.