About HS Code 282751
This HS code specifically covers sodium bromide and potassium bromide, two important inorganic salts with significant global trade, primarily driven by their applications in the pharmaceutical, photographic, and oil and gas industries. Sodium bromide is widely used as a completion fluid in oil and gas drilling and as a sedative or anticonvulsant in medicine. Potassium bromide also finds use in veterinary medicine as an anti-epileptic and historically in photography. Countries with active pharmaceutical manufacturing, oil and gas exploration, and specialized chemical production are major importers. Key aspects of their trade include the various grades (pharmaceutical, technical) and the importance of purity for medical applications. Regulatory oversight in the pharmaceutical sector heavily influences their trade, as does the demand from the energy sector.
Products Under This Code
Sodium bromide, Potassium bromide, Pharmaceutical grade sodium bromide, Technical grade potassium bromide, Oilfield completion fluid, Sedative, Anticonvulsant, Photographic chemical
Real World Examples
ICL-IP Sodium Bromide, Chemtura Sodium Bromide, Merck KGaA Potassium Bromide, Sigma-Aldrich Sodium Bromide
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with other bromide salts (e.g., calcium bromide under 282759) or with other sodium/potassium salts (e.g., sodium chloride 250100), but 282751 is strictly for sodium and potassium bromides.
Products Classified Under 2827.51
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
The United States, China, Israel, and European countries are major producers and consumers, with significant trade flows related to the oil and gas and pharmaceutical industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 282751?
HS code 282751 covers: Bromides; of sodium or of potassium. This HS code specifically covers sodium bromide and potassium bromide, two important inorganic salts with significant global trade, primarily driven by their applications in the pharmaceutical, photographic, and oil and gas industries. Sodium bromide is widely used as a completion fluid in oil and gas drilling and as a sedative or anticonvulsant in medicine. Potassium bromide also finds use in veterinary medicine as an anti-epileptic and historically in photography. Countries with active pharmaceutical manufacturing, oil and gas exploration, and specialized chemical production are major importers. Key aspects of their trade include the various grades (pharmaceutical, technical) and the importance of purity for medical applications. Regulatory oversight in the pharmaceutical sector heavily influences their trade, as does the demand from the energy sector.
What products fall under HS code 282751?
Sodium bromide, Potassium bromide, Pharmaceutical grade sodium bromide, Technical grade potassium bromide, Oilfield completion fluid, Sedative, Anticonvulsant, Photographic chemical
What are common misclassifications for HS code 282751?
This code can be confused with other bromide salts (e.g., calcium bromide under 282759) or with other sodium/potassium salts (e.g., sodium chloride 250100), but 282751 is strictly for sodium and potassium bromides.
How is HS code 282751 structured?
HS code 282751 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 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.