HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2841.50 – Salts; chromates, dichromates, peroxochromates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2841
HS code 2841.50 is the 6-digit subheading for salts, chromates, dichromates, peroxochromates, n.e.c. in heading no. 2841. It is used for potassium dichromate, ammonium dichromate, lead chromate, zinc chromate and barium chromate.
What HS 2841.50 covers
This HS code encompasses a range of chromate, dichromate, and peroxochromate salts, excluding sodium dichromate which has its own specific code. These compounds are widely traded for their diverse industrial applications, primarily as oxidizing agents, pigments, and corrosion inhibitors. Key industries utilizing these salts include metallurgy, textiles, ceramics, and chemical manufacturing. Major importers are countries with robust industrial sectors requiring these specialized chemicals, such as Germany, Japan, and the United States, for applications ranging from electroplating to dye production. Exporters are typically chemical companies with the capacity to produce various chromium salts, often located in regions with access to raw materials or advanced chemical synthesis infrastructure. Due to the inherent toxicity of chromium compounds, international trade is heavily regulated, with strict controls on production, handling, and disposal, making environmental compliance a significant factor in their global movement.
- Covers
- Potassium dichromate
- Ammonium dichromate
- Lead chromate
- Zinc chromate
- Barium chromate
- Chromic acid salts
- Peroxochromate compounds
- Examples
- Sigma-Aldrich Potassium Dichromate
- Merck Chromates
- BASF Pigments (containing chromates)
Codes often confused with 2841.50
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 284130 (Sodium dichromate) if the specific salt is sodium, or with 3206 (Other colouring matter) if the primary use is as a pigment in a prepared form.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 284150, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 284150 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% of world imports. Türkiye reports $969M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.7M 15% of world exports
- 2 India $2.6M 15% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $2.6M 15% of world exports
Türkiye reports $969M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $18M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $6.2M 25% of world imports
- 2 Japan $3.8M 15% of world imports
- 3 France $3.1M 12% of world imports
World total: $25M 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 2841.50 8
Brazil splits HS 2841.50 into 8 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2841.50.1 Chromates and dichromatesCromatos e dicromatos Group
- 2841.50.11 Ammonium chromate and dichromateCromato de amônio; dicromato de amônio
- 2841.50.12 Potassium chromateCromato de potássio
- 2841.50.13 Sodium chromateCromato de sódio
- 2841.50.14 Potassium dichromateDicromato de potássio
- 2841.50.15 Zinc chromateCromato de zinco
- 2841.50.16 Lead chromateCromato de chumbo
- 2841.50.19 Other chromates and dichromatesOutros
- 2841.50.20 PeroxochromatesPeroxocromatos
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 2841.50
What is HS code 284150?
HS code 284150 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Salts; chromates, dichromates, peroxochromates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2841. This HS code encompasses a range of chromate, dichromate, and peroxochromate salts, excluding sodium dichromate which has its own specific code. These compounds are widely traded for their diverse industrial applications, primarily as oxidizing agents, pigments, and corrosion inhibitors. Key industries utilizing these salts include metallurgy, textiles, ceramics, and chemical manufacturing. Major importers are countries with robust industrial sectors requiring these specialized chemicals, such as Germany, Japan, and the United States, for applications ranging from electroplating to dye production. Exporters are typically chemical companies with the capacity to produce various chromium salts, often located in regions with access to raw materials or advanced chemical synthesis infrastructure. Due to the inherent toxicity of chromium compounds, international trade is heavily regulated, with strict controls on production, handling, and disposal, making environmental compliance a significant factor in their global movement.
What products fall under HS code 284150?
Potassium dichromate, Ammonium dichromate, Lead chromate, Zinc chromate, Barium chromate, Chromic acid salts, Peroxochromate compounds
What are common misclassifications for HS code 284150?
This code is often confused with 284130 (Sodium dichromate) if the specific salt is sodium, or with 3206 (Other colouring matter) if the primary use is as a pigment in a prepared form.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 284150?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 284150 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.7M, 15% of world exports), India ($2.6M) and Türkiye ($2.6M). World exports came to about $18M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Türkiye reports $969M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 284150?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 284150 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.2M, 25% of world imports), Japan ($3.8M) and France ($3.1M). World imports came to about $25M, 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 284150 structured?
HS code 284150 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 284150?
Brazil splits HS code 284150 into 8 NCM codes: 2841.50.11 (Ammonium chromate and dichromate), 2841.50.12 (Potassium chromate), 2841.50.13 (Sodium chromate), 2841.50.14 (Potassium dichromate), 2841.50.15 (Zinc chromate), 2841.50.16 (Lead chromate), 2841.50.19 (Other chromates and dichromates), 2841.50.20 (Peroxochromates). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.