Product classification

HS code for Iron chloride: 2827.39

Chlorides, other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel.

Classification of iron chloride under HS 2827.39

Iron chloride, which includes both ferric chloride (iron III) and ferrous chloride (iron II), is classified under HS code 2827.39. This classification falls within Chapter 28, which covers inorganic chemicals. Heading 2827 is designated for chlorides, chloride oxides, and chloride hydroxides. Since iron chloride is not specifically named in the preceding subheadings (which cover ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminum, and nickel), it is categorized under the "other" chlorides subheading 2827.39. The classification is based strictly on the chemical identity of the substance as a binary salt of iron and chlorine.

Covers
  • Ferric chloride (Iron III chloride) in anhydrous or liquid form
  • Ferrous chloride (Iron II chloride)
  • Hydrated iron chlorides
  • Etching grade iron chloride solutions
  • Water treatment grade iron chloride
Also under 2827.39
  • BASF Ferric Chloride
  • Sigma-Aldrich Zinc Chloride
  • Alfa Aesar Lithium Chloride
  • Merck KGaA Cobalt Chloride

Codes often confused with 2827.39

Common mistake. Iron chloride is sometimes confused with iron sulfates, which are classified under 2833.29. It may also be misclassified under 3824 if it is part of a complex prepared chemical mixture or binder. However, as a separate chemically defined inorganic compound, it must remain in Chapter 28. Another error is confusing it with iron oxides under 2821, which are pigments rather than chlorides.

2833.29Sulphates; n.e.c. in item no. 2833.238.24Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included28.21Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3

Top exporters and importers of HS 282739 (the code used for iron chloride), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 282739 (the code used for iron chloride) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 14% 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 282739, not only iron chloride.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $154M
  2. 2 United States $146M
  3. 3 Germany $123M

World total: $938M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 South Korea $140M
  2. 2 United States $121M
  3. 3 Germany $67M

World total: $973M 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 iron chloride

Brazil splits HS 2827.39 into 16 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about iron chloride

What is the HS code for Iron chloride?

The HS code for Iron chloride is 282739 (Chlorides; other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel). The HS code for iron chloride (both ferric and ferrous) is 2827.39.

How do I classify Iron chloride for customs?

Iron chloride is classified under HS code 282739 — Chlorides; other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is ferric chloride used for PCB etching classified here?

Yes, as long as it is a chemically defined iron chloride, it is classified under 2827.39, even if its intended use is for industrial etching or water purification.

Which countries are the top exporters of iron chloride (HS 282739)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 282739 (the code used for iron chloride) in UN Comtrade data were China ($154M, 16% of world exports), the United States ($146M) and Germany ($123M). World exports came to about $938M, 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 iron chloride (HS 282739)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 282739 (the code used for iron chloride) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($140M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($121M) and Germany ($67M). World imports came to about $973M, 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 Iron chloride the same in all countries?

The base HS code 282739 for Iron chloride 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 iron chloride in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 282739 into 16 NCM codes, so the right one for iron chloride depends on the product's details: 2827.39.10 (Cuprous chloride (copper monochloride)), 2827.39.20 (Titanium chloride), 2827.39.31 (Anhydrous zinc chloride, 98% ZnCl2 or more), 2827.39.39 (Other zinc chloride), 2827.39.40 (Zirconium chloride), 2827.39.50 (Antimony chloride), and more.