HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2827.51 – Bromides; of sodium or of potassium
HS code 2827.51 is the 6-digit subheading for bromides, of sodium or of potassium. It is used for sodium bromide, potassium bromide, pharmaceutical grade sodium bromide, technical grade potassium bromide and oilfield completion fluid.
What HS 2827.51 covers
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.
- Covers
- Sodium bromide
- Potassium bromide
- Pharmaceutical grade sodium bromide
- Technical grade potassium bromide
- Oilfield completion fluid
- Sedative
- Anticonvulsant
- Photographic chemical
- Examples
- ICL-IP Sodium Bromide
- Chemtura Sodium Bromide
- Merck KGaA Potassium Bromide
- Sigma-Aldrich Sodium Bromide
Codes often confused with 2827.51
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 282751, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 282751 in UN Comtrade data was Israel, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Guyana, with about 19% of world imports. Qatar did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 74% of its imports here ($18M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Israel $47M 24% of world exports
- 2 United States $38M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $25M 13% of world exports
World total: $197M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Guyana* ~$37M 19% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $33M 17% of world imports
- 3 United States $22M 11% of world imports
Qatar did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 74% of its imports here ($18M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $193M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for 2827.51
Brazil does not split HS 2827.51: its NCM code is 2827.51.00.
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 2827.51
What is HS code 282751?
HS code 282751 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 282751?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 282751 in UN Comtrade data were Israel ($47M, 24% of world exports), the United States ($38M) and China ($25M). World exports came to about $197M, 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 282751?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 282751 in UN Comtrade data were Guyana (about $37M, 19% of world imports), China ($33M) and the United States ($22M). World imports came to about $193M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Qatar did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 74% of its imports here ($18M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 282751?
In Brazil, HS code 282751 is NCM 2827.51.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.