Product classification
HS code for Barytes: 2511.10
Barium sulphate (barytes), natural.
Classification of barytes under HS 2511.10
Barytes, the natural mineral form of barium sulphate, is classified under HS code 251110. This classification is found in Chapter 25 of the Harmonized System, which covers salt, sulphur, earths and stone, plastering materials, lime and cement. Heading 2511 specifically includes natural barium sulphate (barytes) and natural barium carbonate (witherite). The subheading 251110 is dedicated solely to "Barium sulphate (barytes); natural." This classification applies to barytes in its crude form, as well as after physical processing such as crushing, grinding, or levigation, provided its chemical composition remains that of a natural mineral.
- Covers
- Crude barytes ore
- Ground barytes (unprocessed beyond crushing/grinding)
- Washed barytes
- Barytes for use in drilling fluids
- Natural barium sulphate in powder or lump form
- Also under 2511.10
- Halliburton (uses barite in drilling mud)
- Schlumberger (uses barite in drilling fluids)
- Imerys (supplies industrial minerals)
- Sibelco (supplies industrial minerals)
Codes often confused with 2511.10
Common mistake. The most significant common misclassification for barytes is with synthetic or manufactured barium sulphate, which falls under HS code 283327. The critical distinction is the origin: 251110 is for the natural mineral, while 283327 is for the chemically produced compound. Even if natural barytes is finely ground, it remains under 251110. Another potential confusion could be with natural barium carbonate (witherite), which is classified under 251120, but this is a different chemical compound. Misclassification with other natural mineral products, such as certain sands (2505) or other mineral substances (Chapter 25 generally), can occur if the specific chemical identity is not confirmed.
Top exporters and importers of HS 251110 (the code used for barytes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 251110 (the code used for barytes) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 251110, not only barytes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $144M 17% of world exports
- 2 China $143M 17% of world exports
- 3 Morocco $130M 15% of world exports
World total: $843M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $271M 28% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $123M 13% of world imports
- 3 Argentina $48M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $956M 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 code for barytes
Brazil classifies barytes under NCM 2511.10.00: HS 2511.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about barytes
What is the HS code for Barytes?
The HS code for Barytes is 251110 (Barium sulphate (barytes); natural). The HS code for barytes, natural barium sulphate, is 251110.
How do I classify Barytes for customs?
Barytes is classified under HS code 251110 — Barium sulphate (barytes); natural. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is ground barytes classified under 251110?
Yes, ground barytes is classified under 251110, as long as it remains the natural mineral and has not undergone chemical processing to alter its composition.
Which countries are the top exporters of barytes (HS 251110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 251110 (the code used for barytes) in UN Comtrade data were India ($144M, 17% of world exports), China ($143M) and Morocco ($130M). World exports came to about $843M, 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 barytes (HS 251110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 251110 (the code used for barytes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($271M, 28% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($123M) and Argentina ($48M). World imports came to about $956M, 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 Barytes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 251110 for Barytes 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 barytes in Brazil?
In Brazil, barytes (HS 251110) is classified under NCM 2511.10.00.