HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2827.49 – Chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of copper
HS code 2827.49 is the 6-digit subheading for chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides, other than of copper. It is used for bismuth oxychloride, tin oxychloride, antimony oxychloride, zirconium oxychloride and pigment for cosmetics.
What HS 2827.49 covers
This category encompasses chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides of metals other than copper, representing a niche but important segment of inorganic chemical trade. These compounds are typically specialized, finding applications in various industrial processes, such as catalysts, pigments, flame retardants, or precursors for other inorganic materials. Importers are often countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities, specialized chemical industries, or research and development sectors. Examples include compounds of bismuth, tin, or antimony. Key considerations for trade involve the specific chemical properties of each compound, their purity requirements for particular applications, and safe handling procedures due to potential toxicity or reactivity. The market for these "other" chloride oxides and hydroxides is highly specialized, driven by specific industrial demands rather than broad commodity use.
- Covers
- Bismuth oxychloride
- Tin oxychloride
- Antimony oxychloride
- Zirconium oxychloride
- Pigment for cosmetics
- Flame retardant additive
- Catalyst component
- Chemical intermediate
- Examples
- BASF Bismuth Oxychloride
- Sigma-Aldrich Zirconium Oxychloride
- Merck KGaA Antimony Oxychloride
- Croda Bismuth Oxychloride
Codes often confused with 2827.49
Common mistake. This code might be confused with pure metallic chlorides (e.g., 282739 for various chlorides) or other metallic oxides/hydroxides (e.g., 2825 for other oxides), but 282749 is specific to the combined chloride oxide/hydroxide forms excluding copper.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 282749, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 282749 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 17% 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 $125M 35% of world exports
- 2 India $64M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $38M 11% of world exports
World total: $354M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $61M 17% of world imports
- 2 United States $56M 16% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $24M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $358M 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 2827.49 5
Brazil splits HS 2827.49 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2827.49.1 Chloride oxidesOxicloretos Group
- 2827.49.11 Bismuth oxychlorideDe bismuto
- 2827.49.12 Zirconium oxychlorideDe zircônio
- 2827.49.19 Other oxychloridesOutros
- 2827.49.2 Chloride hydroxidesHidroxicloretos Group
- 2827.49.21 Aluminium hydroxychlorideDe alumínio
- 2827.49.29 Other hydroxychloridesOutros
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 2827.49
What is HS code 282749?
HS code 282749 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of copper. This category encompasses chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides of metals other than copper, representing a niche but important segment of inorganic chemical trade. These compounds are typically specialized, finding applications in various industrial processes, such as catalysts, pigments, flame retardants, or precursors for other inorganic materials. Importers are often countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities, specialized chemical industries, or research and development sectors. Examples include compounds of bismuth, tin, or antimony. Key considerations for trade involve the specific chemical properties of each compound, their purity requirements for particular applications, and safe handling procedures due to potential toxicity or reactivity. The market for these "other" chloride oxides and hydroxides is highly specialized, driven by specific industrial demands rather than broad commodity use.
What products fall under HS code 282749?
Bismuth oxychloride, Tin oxychloride, Antimony oxychloride, Zirconium oxychloride, Pigment for cosmetics, Flame retardant additive, Catalyst component, Chemical intermediate
What are common misclassifications for HS code 282749?
This code might be confused with pure metallic chlorides (e.g., 282739 for various chlorides) or other metallic oxides/hydroxides (e.g., 2825 for other oxides), but 282749 is specific to the combined chloride oxide/hydroxide forms excluding copper.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 282749?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 282749 in UN Comtrade data were China ($125M, 35% of world exports), India ($64M) and the United States ($38M). World exports came to about $354M, 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 282749?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 282749 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($61M, 17% of world imports), the United States ($56M) and South Korea ($24M). World imports came to about $358M, 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 282749 structured?
HS code 282749 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 282749?
Brazil splits HS code 282749 into 5 NCM codes: 2827.49.11 (Bismuth oxychloride), 2827.49.12 (Zirconium oxychloride), 2827.49.19 (Other oxychlorides), 2827.49.21 (Aluminium hydroxychloride), 2827.49.29 (Other hydroxychlorides). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.