HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2841.30 – Salts; sodium dichromate
HS code 2841.30 is the 6-digit subheading for salts, sodium dichromate. It is used for sodium dichromate dihydrate, anhydrous sodium dichromate, chromium plating chemicals, leather tanning agents and wood preservatives.
What HS 2841.30 covers
Sodium dichromate is a vital inorganic chemical salt, extensively traded globally for its powerful oxidizing properties and versatility in industrial applications. It serves as a key precursor in the production of chromium compounds, pigments, and leather tanning agents. Industries such as metallurgy, textiles, and surface treatment heavily rely on this compound. Major importers include countries with significant manufacturing bases in these sectors, such as China, India, and various European nations, where it's used for chrome plating, wood preservation, and as a corrosion inhibitor. Exporters are typically large chemical producers, often in regions with access to chromite ore or established chemical synthesis capabilities. Due to its toxicity and environmental concerns, trade in sodium dichromate is subject to stringent international regulations, including REACH in Europe, impacting its handling, transport, and use, making compliance a critical aspect of its global commerce.
- Covers
- Sodium dichromate dihydrate
- Anhydrous sodium dichromate
- Chromium plating chemicals
- Leather tanning agents
- Wood preservatives
- Pigment precursors
- Examples
- Lanxess Sodium Dichromate
- Elementis Chromium
- Vishnu Chemicals Sodium Dichromate
Codes often confused with 2841.30
Common mistake. This code is specific to sodium dichromate; confusion might arise with 284150 (Other chromates and dichromates) if the specific salt is not sodium, or with 282510 (Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts) if the "salt" aspect is broadly interpreted.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 284130, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 284130 in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world imports. The United Kingdom reports $3.0B of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $52M 76% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$9.4M 14% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 St. Helena* ~$1.2M 1.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
The United Kingdom reports $3.0B of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $68M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $34M 31% of world imports
- 2 India $15M 14% of world imports
- 3 China $15M 13% of world imports
World total: $108M 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 2841.30
Brazil does not split HS 2841.30: its NCM code is 2841.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.41 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2841.30
What is HS code 284130?
HS code 284130 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Salts; sodium dichromate. Sodium dichromate is a vital inorganic chemical salt, extensively traded globally for its powerful oxidizing properties and versatility in industrial applications. It serves as a key precursor in the production of chromium compounds, pigments, and leather tanning agents. Industries such as metallurgy, textiles, and surface treatment heavily rely on this compound. Major importers include countries with significant manufacturing bases in these sectors, such as China, India, and various European nations, where it's used for chrome plating, wood preservation, and as a corrosion inhibitor. Exporters are typically large chemical producers, often in regions with access to chromite ore or established chemical synthesis capabilities. Due to its toxicity and environmental concerns, trade in sodium dichromate is subject to stringent international regulations, including REACH in Europe, impacting its handling, transport, and use, making compliance a critical aspect of its global commerce.
What products fall under HS code 284130?
Sodium dichromate dihydrate, Anhydrous sodium dichromate, Chromium plating chemicals, Leather tanning agents, Wood preservatives, Pigment precursors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 284130?
This code is specific to sodium dichromate; confusion might arise with 284150 (Other chromates and dichromates) if the specific salt is not sodium, or with 282510 (Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts) if the "salt" aspect is broadly interpreted.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 284130?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 284130 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($52M, 76% of world exports), Russia (about $9.4M) and St. Helena (about $1.2M). World exports came to about $68M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The United Kingdom reports $3.0B of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 284130?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 284130 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($34M, 31% of world imports), India ($15M) and China ($15M). World imports came to about $108M, 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 284130 structured?
HS code 284130 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (41) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 284130?
In Brazil, HS code 284130 is NCM 2841.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.