About HS Code 284210
This broad HS code encompasses a wide array of double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, which are inorganic salts with diverse and significant industrial applications. These materials are extensively traded for their use as adsorbents, catalysts, fillers, and ion-exchange agents. Key industries include petrochemicals (catalysts), detergents (zeolites), construction (cements, ceramics), and water treatment. Major importers are countries with large manufacturing bases in these sectors, such as China, the United States, Germany, and Japan, where these silicates are essential for various production processes. Exporters are typically countries with abundant mineral resources or advanced chemical processing capabilities to synthesize these complex compounds. Key aspects of their trade involve specific structural properties (e.g., pore size for zeolites), purity, particle size, and compliance with environmental regulations, especially for their use in filtration and purification systems.
Products Under This Code
Zeolites, Bentonite (processed), Kaolin (calcined), Montmorillonite, Fuller's earth, Sodium aluminosilicate, Calcium silicate, Magnesium silicate
Real World Examples
BASF Zeolites, Imerys Kaolin, W. R. Grace & Co. (silica gels), Evonik Industries (silicates)
Common Misclassification
This code is broad; confusion might arise with 2508 (Other clays) if the product is a raw clay, or with 382499 (Other chemical products and preparations) if it's a formulated mixture containing silicates. It also excludes simple silicates (e.g., sodium silicate under 2839).
Products Classified Under 2842.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China, the United States, Germany, and Japan are major importers, with exports from countries rich in mineral resources and chemical processing capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 284210?
HS code 284210 covers: Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides. This broad HS code encompasses a wide array of double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, which are inorganic salts with diverse and significant industrial applications. These materials are extensively traded for their use as adsorbents, catalysts, fillers, and ion-exchange agents. Key industries include petrochemicals (catalysts), detergents (zeolites), construction (cements, ceramics), and water treatment. Major importers are countries with large manufacturing bases in these sectors, such as China, the United States, Germany, and Japan, where these silicates are essential for various production processes. Exporters are typically countries with abundant mineral resources or advanced chemical processing capabilities to synthesize these complex compounds. Key aspects of their trade involve specific structural properties (e.g., pore size for zeolites), purity, particle size, and compliance with environmental regulations, especially for their use in filtration and purification systems.
What products fall under HS code 284210?
Zeolites, Bentonite (processed), Kaolin (calcined), Montmorillonite, Fuller's earth, Sodium aluminosilicate, Calcium silicate, Magnesium silicate
What are common misclassifications for HS code 284210?
This code is broad; confusion might arise with 2508 (Other clays) if the product is a raw clay, or with 382499 (Other chemical products and preparations) if it's a formulated mixture containing silicates. It also excludes simple silicates (e.g., sodium silicate under 2839).
How is HS code 284210 structured?
HS code 284210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (42) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.