HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2829.19 – Chlorates; other than sodium
HS code 2829.19 is the 6-digit subheading for chlorates, other than sodium. It is used for potassium chlorate, barium chlorate, magnesium chlorate, calcium chlorate and ammonium chlorate.
What HS 2829.19 covers
This HS code covers chlorates of elements other than sodium, such as potassium chlorate, magnesium chlorate, and barium chlorate. These compounds find diverse and specialized applications, including in pyrotechnics, safety matches, explosives, and as powerful oxidizing agents in various chemical processes. Importers are often countries with specialized manufacturing industries for fireworks, specific chemical synthesis, or safety matches, including India, Pakistan, and certain European nations. Exporters are typically chemical producers with the expertise to handle and produce these potentially hazardous materials, such as China, Germany, and the USA. Key trade considerations include strict adherence to safety regulations for the transport and storage of oxidizing agents, managing specific purity requirements for niche applications, and navigating international restrictions on precursor chemicals for explosives. The market for these chlorates is specialized but critical for specific industrial demands.
- Covers
- Potassium chlorate
- Barium chlorate
- Magnesium chlorate
- Calcium chlorate
- Ammonium chlorate
- Lithium chlorate
- Examples
- Sigma-Aldrich Potassium Chlorate
- Alfa Aesar Barium Chlorate
- Merck KGaA Potassium Chlorate
- Honeywell Fluka Magnesium Chlorate
Codes often confused with 2829.19
Common mistake. This code is distinct from sodium chlorate (282911) and perchlorates (282990), which are different chemical classes with varying properties and applications.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 282919, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 282919 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Pakistan, with 15% 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 $18M 56% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $5.4M 17% of world exports
- 3 India $3.6M 12% of world exports
World total: $31M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Pakistan $4.2M 15% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$2.6M 9.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Guatemala $1.9M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $27M 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 codes for 2829.19 3
Brazil splits HS 2829.19 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2829.19.10 Calcium chlorateDe cálcio
- 2829.19.20 Potassium chlorateDe potássio
- 2829.19.90 Other chloratesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.29 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2829.19
What is HS code 282919?
HS code 282919 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Chlorates; other than sodium. This HS code covers chlorates of elements other than sodium, such as potassium chlorate, magnesium chlorate, and barium chlorate. These compounds find diverse and specialized applications, including in pyrotechnics, safety matches, explosives, and as powerful oxidizing agents in various chemical processes. Importers are often countries with specialized manufacturing industries for fireworks, specific chemical synthesis, or safety matches, including India, Pakistan, and certain European nations. Exporters are typically chemical producers with the expertise to handle and produce these potentially hazardous materials, such as China, Germany, and the USA. Key trade considerations include strict adherence to safety regulations for the transport and storage of oxidizing agents, managing specific purity requirements for niche applications, and navigating international restrictions on precursor chemicals for explosives. The market for these chlorates is specialized but critical for specific industrial demands.
What products fall under HS code 282919?
Potassium chlorate, Barium chlorate, Magnesium chlorate, Calcium chlorate, Ammonium chlorate, Lithium chlorate
What are common misclassifications for HS code 282919?
This code is distinct from sodium chlorate (282911) and perchlorates (282990), which are different chemical classes with varying properties and applications.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 282919?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 282919 in UN Comtrade data were China ($18M, 56% of world exports), Sweden ($5.4M) and India ($3.6M). World exports came to about $31M, 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 282919?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 282919 in UN Comtrade data were Pakistan ($4.2M, 15% of world imports), Vietnam (about $2.6M) and Guatemala ($1.9M). World imports came to about $27M, 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 282919 structured?
HS code 282919 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (29) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 282919?
Brazil splits HS code 282919 into 3 NCM codes: 2829.19.10 (Calcium chlorate), 2829.19.20 (Potassium chlorate), 2829.19.90 (Other chlorates). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.