Product classification
HS code for Aluminum fluoride: 2826.12
Fluorides, of aluminium.
Classification of aluminum fluoride under HS 2826.12
Aluminum fluoride is classified under HS code 282612, which specifically covers "Fluorides; of aluminium." This classification falls within Chapter 28 of the Harmonized System, dedicated to inorganic chemicals. The key determinant for this classification is the chemical composition of the product: it is a fluoride compound where aluminum is the cation. This code precisely identifies aluminum fluoride as a specific inorganic chemical, distinguishing it from elemental aluminum or other aluminum compounds, and ensures its proper categorization for international trade and regulatory compliance.
- Covers
- Aluminum trifluoride (AlF3)
- Anhydrous aluminum fluoride
- Hydrated aluminum fluoride
- Other chemical compounds consisting of aluminum and fluorine
- Also under 2826.12
- Solvay (fluorine chemicals)
- Honeywell (fluorine products)
- Stella Chemifa (fluorine compounds)
- Rio Tinto Alcan (aluminium production input)
Codes often confused with 2826.12
Common mistake. A common misclassification can occur with HS code 282619, which covers "Fluorides; of other elements." This code is for fluorides of elements other than aluminum, sodium, or ammonium. The critical distinction is the specific metallic element forming the fluoride compound. If the fluoride is of aluminum, it belongs to 282612; if it's of a different element, it falls under 282619. Another potential area of confusion is with HS code 7601, which covers "Unwrought aluminium." This heading is for elemental aluminum in its primary, unworked forms (e.g., ingots, billets), not for chemical compounds containing aluminum. The distinction is fundamental: 282612 is for an inorganic chemical compound, while 7601 is for the metallic element itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 282612 (the code used for aluminum fluoride), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 282612 (the code used for aluminum fluoride) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 67% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 282612, not only aluminum fluoride.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $223M 67% of world exports
- 2 Tunisia* ~$33M 10.0% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$19M 5.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $332M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $85M 15% of world imports
- 2 India $83M 15% of world imports
- 3 Brazil $62M 11% of world imports
World total: $568M 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 aluminum fluoride
Brazil classifies aluminum fluoride under NCM 2826.12.00: HS 2826.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about aluminum fluoride
What is the HS code for Aluminum fluoride?
The HS code for Aluminum fluoride is 282612 (Fluorides; of aluminium). The HS code for aluminum fluoride is 282612, which is specifically designated for fluorides of aluminum.
How do I classify Aluminum fluoride for customs?
Aluminum fluoride is classified under HS code 282612 — Fluorides; of aluminium. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why is aluminum fluoride classified under Chapter 28 and not Chapter 76?
Aluminum fluoride is classified under Chapter 28 because it is an inorganic chemical compound. Chapter 76 is reserved for aluminum and articles thereof, meaning elemental aluminum or products made from the metal, not chemical compounds containing aluminum.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum fluoride (HS 282612)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 282612 (the code used for aluminum fluoride) in UN Comtrade data were China ($223M, 67% of world exports), Tunisia (about $33M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $19M). World exports came to about $332M, 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 aluminum fluoride (HS 282612)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 282612 (the code used for aluminum fluoride) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($85M, 15% of world imports), India ($83M) and Brazil ($62M). World imports came to about $568M, 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.
Is the HS code for Aluminum fluoride the same in all countries?
The base HS code 282612 for Aluminum fluoride is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for aluminum fluoride in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum fluoride (HS 282612) is classified under NCM 2826.12.00.