HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2827.60 – Iodides and iodide oxides
HS code 2827.60 is the 6-digit subheading for iodides and iodide oxides. It is used for potassium iodide, sodium iodide, cadmium iodide, ammonium iodide and methyl iodide.
What HS 2827.60 covers
This HS code encompasses iodides and iodide oxides, which are vital inorganic compounds traded globally for their diverse industrial applications. They serve as crucial raw materials in the pharmaceutical industry for contrast agents and antiseptics, in photography for light-sensitive emulsions, and as catalysts in various chemical syntheses. Major importing nations typically possess robust chemical manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors, such as Germany, Switzerland, India, and China, where these compounds are processed into higher-value products. Exporters are often countries with significant iodine reserves or advanced chemical synthesis capabilities, including Chile (a leading iodine producer), Japan, and the USA. Key considerations for international trade involve ensuring high purity levels, specialized packaging for safe transport, and strict adherence to chemical safety regulations, as some iodides can be corrosive or require specific handling protocols. The market for these chemicals is consistently driven by demand in medical diagnostics, disinfection, and animal nutrition supplements.
- Covers
- Potassium iodide
- Sodium iodide
- Cadmium iodide
- Ammonium iodide
- Methyl iodide
- Silver iodide
- Hydriodic acid
- Iodine monochloride
- Examples
- Merck KGaA Potassium Iodide
- Sigma-Aldrich Sodium Iodide
- Alfa Aesar Silver Iodide
- Honeywell Fluka Hydriodic Acid
Codes often confused with 2827.60
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other halogen compounds like bromides (282751, 282759) or even elemental iodine (280120) if the specific iodide or iodide oxide form is not clearly specified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 282760, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 282760 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% 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 Japan $71M 18% of world exports
- 2 India $58M 15% of world exports
- 3 Chile $48M 12% of world exports
World total: $387M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $101M 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $45M 11% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $36M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $396M 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 2827.60 5
Brazil splits HS 2827.60 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2827.60.1 IodidesIodetos Group
- 2827.60.11 Sodium iodideDe sódio
- 2827.60.12 Potassium iodideDe potássio
- 2827.60.19 Other iodidesOutros
- 2827.60.2 Iodide oxidesOxiodetos Group
- 2827.60.21 Potassium oxyiodideDe potássio
- 2827.60.29 Other iodide oxidesOutros
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 2827.60
What is HS code 282760?
HS code 282760 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iodides and iodide oxides. This HS code encompasses iodides and iodide oxides, which are vital inorganic compounds traded globally for their diverse industrial applications. They serve as crucial raw materials in the pharmaceutical industry for contrast agents and antiseptics, in photography for light-sensitive emulsions, and as catalysts in various chemical syntheses. Major importing nations typically possess robust chemical manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors, such as Germany, Switzerland, India, and China, where these compounds are processed into higher-value products. Exporters are often countries with significant iodine reserves or advanced chemical synthesis capabilities, including Chile (a leading iodine producer), Japan, and the USA. Key considerations for international trade involve ensuring high purity levels, specialized packaging for safe transport, and strict adherence to chemical safety regulations, as some iodides can be corrosive or require specific handling protocols. The market for these chemicals is consistently driven by demand in medical diagnostics, disinfection, and animal nutrition supplements.
What products fall under HS code 282760?
Potassium iodide, Sodium iodide, Cadmium iodide, Ammonium iodide, Methyl iodide, Silver iodide, Hydriodic acid, Iodine monochloride
What are common misclassifications for HS code 282760?
This code can be confused with other halogen compounds like bromides (282751, 282759) or even elemental iodine (280120) if the specific iodide or iodide oxide form is not clearly specified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 282760?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 282760 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($71M, 18% of world exports), India ($58M) and Chile ($48M). World exports came to about $387M, 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 282760?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 282760 in UN Comtrade data were China ($101M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($45M) and South Korea ($36M). World imports came to about $396M, 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 282760 structured?
HS code 282760 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 282760?
Brazil splits HS code 282760 into 5 NCM codes: 2827.60.11 (Sodium iodide), 2827.60.12 (Potassium iodide), 2827.60.19 (Other iodides), 2827.60.21 (Potassium oxyiodide), 2827.60.29 (Other iodide oxides). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.