HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2828.90 – Hypochlorites; n.e.c. in heading no. 2828
HS code 2828.90 is the 6-digit subheading for hypochlorites, n.e.c. in heading no. 2828. It is used for sodium hypochlorite solution, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and bleach solution.
What HS 2828.90 covers
This category encompasses hypochlorites other than calcium hypochlorite, with sodium hypochlorite being the most prominent and widely traded compound. These chemicals are indispensable for disinfection, bleaching, and sanitation across numerous industries and households globally. Major importers include countries with significant textile industries, extensive water treatment facilities, and a high demand for household cleaning products, such as the USA, Germany, and various European nations. Exporters are typically large chemical manufacturing hubs like China, the USA, and countries with strong chlor-alkali industries. Key trade considerations involve managing the stability and concentration of the solutions, ensuring safe transportation of corrosive liquids, and complying with stringent environmental and safety regulations. The global market for these hypochlorites is driven by continuous demand for hygiene and industrial processing, making them vital commodities in international chemical trade.
- Covers
- Sodium hypochlorite solution
- Lithium hypochlorite
- Potassium hypochlorite
- Magnesium hypochlorite
- Bleach solution
- Industrial strength hypochlorite
- Examples
- Clorox Bleach
- Diversey Sodium Hypochlorite
- Ecolab Hypochlorite Sanitizer
- PPG Industries Sodium Hypochlorite
Codes often confused with 2828.90
Common mistake. This code is often confused with calcium hypochlorite (282810) due to both being hypochlorites, but this code specifically excludes calcium compounds.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 282890, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 282890 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 $66M 12% of world exports
- 2 Canada $50M 9.6% of world exports
- 3 Germany $49M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $527M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $60M 12% of world imports
- 2 France $47M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 Germany $34M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $502M 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 2828.90 4
Brazil splits HS 2828.90 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2828.90.1 HypochloritesHipocloritos Group
- 2828.90.11 Sodium hypochloriteDe sódio
- 2828.90.19 Other hypochloritesOutros
- 2828.90.20 Sodium chloriteClorito de sódio
- 2828.90.90 Other chlorites and hypobromitesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.28 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2828.90
What is HS code 282890?
HS code 282890 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hypochlorites; n.e.c. in heading no. 2828. This category encompasses hypochlorites other than calcium hypochlorite, with sodium hypochlorite being the most prominent and widely traded compound. These chemicals are indispensable for disinfection, bleaching, and sanitation across numerous industries and households globally. Major importers include countries with significant textile industries, extensive water treatment facilities, and a high demand for household cleaning products, such as the USA, Germany, and various European nations. Exporters are typically large chemical manufacturing hubs like China, the USA, and countries with strong chlor-alkali industries. Key trade considerations involve managing the stability and concentration of the solutions, ensuring safe transportation of corrosive liquids, and complying with stringent environmental and safety regulations. The global market for these hypochlorites is driven by continuous demand for hygiene and industrial processing, making them vital commodities in international chemical trade.
What products fall under HS code 282890?
Sodium hypochlorite solution, Lithium hypochlorite, Potassium hypochlorite, Magnesium hypochlorite, Bleach solution, Industrial strength hypochlorite
What are common misclassifications for HS code 282890?
This code is often confused with calcium hypochlorite (282810) due to both being hypochlorites, but this code specifically excludes calcium compounds.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 282890?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 282890 in UN Comtrade data were China ($66M, 12% of world exports), Canada ($50M) and Germany ($49M). World exports came to about $527M, 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 282890?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 282890 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($60M, 12% of world imports), France ($47M) and Germany ($34M). World imports came to about $502M, 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 282890 structured?
HS code 282890 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (28) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 282890?
Brazil splits HS code 282890 into 4 NCM codes: 2828.90.11 (Sodium hypochlorite), 2828.90.19 (Other hypochlorites), 2828.90.20 (Sodium chlorite), 2828.90.90 (Other chlorites and hypobromites). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.