Product classification
HS code for Hydrogen peroxide: 2847.00
Hydrogen peroxide, whether or not solidified with urea.
Classification of hydrogen peroxide under HS 2847.00
Hydrogen peroxide is classified under HS code 2847.00. This heading is unique because it specifically names hydrogen peroxide as the primary substance, whether or not it has been solidified with urea. Chapter 28 covers inorganic chemicals, and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a significant inorganic compound used widely as an oxidizing agent, bleaching agent, and disinfectant. The classification remains consistent regardless of the concentration of the aqueous solution, provided that no other substances have been added that would change its character into a prepared medicament or a retail-packaged pesticide. The inclusion of urea-solidified hydrogen peroxide under this code is a specific provision of the Harmonized System, acknowledging that the chemical can be traded in a solid form for stability and ease of transport. This classification follows GRI 1, as the heading 2847.00 provides the most specific description of the product.
- Covers
- Aqueous solutions of hydrogen peroxide (various concentrations)
- Hydrogen peroxide solidified with urea (percarbamide)
- Stabilized hydrogen peroxide for industrial use
- Technical grade hydrogen peroxide
- Food grade hydrogen peroxide
- Also under 2847.00
- Solvay INTEROX
- Arkema H2O2
- Evonik HYPROX
- PeroxyChem
Codes often confused with 2847.00
Common mistake. Hydrogen peroxide is often misclassified under HS code 3808.94, which covers disinfectants. While hydrogen peroxide has disinfectant properties, if it is pure or simply diluted in water, it must stay in Chapter 28. It is also sometimes confused with HS code 3004.90 when packaged as a retail medicament for first aid. However, unless it contains additional pharmaceutical ingredients, 2847.00 is usually the correct heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 284700 (the code used for hydrogen peroxide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 284700 (the code used for hydrogen peroxide) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.5% of world imports. The United Kingdom reports $2.7B of its chapter 28 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 284700, not only hydrogen peroxide.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $132M 15% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $93M 10% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $85M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $891M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $87M 8.5% of world imports
- 2 United States $57M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 France $53M 5.2% of world imports
The United Kingdom reports $2.7B of its chapter 28 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $1.0B 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 hydrogen peroxide
Brazil classifies hydrogen peroxide under NCM 2847.00.00: HS 2847.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hydrogen peroxide
What is the HS code for Hydrogen peroxide?
The HS code for Hydrogen peroxide is 284700 (Hydrogen peroxide; whether or not solidified with urea). The HS code for hydrogen peroxide is 2847.00, covering both liquid and urea-solidified forms.
How do I classify Hydrogen peroxide for customs?
Hydrogen peroxide is classified under HS code 284700 — Hydrogen peroxide; whether or not solidified with urea. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is high-concentration hydrogen peroxide classified differently?
No, the concentration level in an aqueous solution does not change the HS code; it remains 2847.00 regardless of whether it is 3% or 90% concentration.
Which countries are the top exporters of hydrogen peroxide (HS 284700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 284700 (the code used for hydrogen peroxide) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($132M, 15% of world exports), the Netherlands ($93M) and South Korea ($85M). World exports came to about $891M, 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 hydrogen peroxide (HS 284700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 284700 (the code used for hydrogen peroxide) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($87M, 8.5% of world imports), the United States ($57M) and France ($53M). World imports came to about $1.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The United Kingdom reports $2.7B of its chapter 28 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Hydrogen peroxide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 284700 for Hydrogen peroxide 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 hydrogen peroxide in Brazil?
In Brazil, hydrogen peroxide (HS 284700) is classified under NCM 2847.00.00.