Product classification
HS code for Leucite: 2529.30
Leucite, nepheline and nepheline syenite.
Classification of leucite under HS 2529.30
Leucite is classified under HS code 2529.30. This code is located within Chapter 25, which covers salt, sulfur, earths and stone, plastering materials, lime, and cement. Heading 2529 specifically includes feldspar, leucite, nepheline, and nepheline syenite. Leucite is a rock-forming mineral consisting of potassium and aluminum tectosilicate. It is typically found in potassium-rich volcanic rocks. The classification under 2529.30 is straightforward because the mineral is explicitly named in the subheading. According to the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 25, products of this chapter are generally in the crude state or washed, crushed, ground, or powdered, but not calcined or further processed. Leucite is primarily used in the glass and ceramics industries as a flux and in the production of certain types of dental porcelain due to its thermal expansion properties. Because it is a naturally occurring mineral that has not been chemically altered or refined into a pure chemical compound, it remains in Chapter 25 rather than Chapter 28. The classification ensures that industrial minerals are tracked for environmental and mining regulatory purposes.
- Covers
- Natural leucite mineral
- Crushed leucite
- Ground or powdered leucite
- Nepheline
- Nepheline syenite
- Also under 2529.30
- Sibelco Nepheline Syenite
- Unimin (now Covia) Nepheline Syenite
- Norwegian Nepheline Syenite
Codes often confused with 2529.30
Common mistake. Leucite is often misclassified under 2529.10, which is the specific code for feldspar. While related, they are distinct minerals. It can also be confused with precious stones in Chapter 71 if the crystals are of gem quality, though this is rare. Additionally, if leucite is processed into a pure chemical, it might be incorrectly placed in 2839 (silicates).
Top exporters and importers of HS 252930 (the code used for leucite), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 252930 (the code used for leucite) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 56% 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 252930, not only leucite.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $117M 61% of world exports
- 2 Norway $41M 22% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $17M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $193M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $109M 56% of world imports
- 2 Poland $13M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $8.8M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $195M 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 leucite
Brazil classifies leucite under NCM 2529.30.00: HS 2529.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about leucite
What is the HS code for Leucite?
The HS code for Leucite is 252930 (Leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite). The HS code for leucite, as well as nepheline and nepheline syenite, is 2529.30.
How do I classify Leucite for customs?
Leucite is classified under HS code 252930 — Leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is leucite classified as a precious stone?
No, leucite is generally classified as an industrial mineral under Chapter 25, unless it meets the specific criteria for semi-precious stones in Chapter 71.
Which countries are the top exporters of leucite (HS 252930)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 252930 (the code used for leucite) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($117M, 61% of world exports), Norway ($41M) and the Netherlands ($17M). World exports came to about $193M, 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 leucite (HS 252930)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 252930 (the code used for leucite) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($109M, 56% of world imports), Poland ($13M) and the Netherlands ($8.8M). World imports came to about $195M, 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 Leucite the same in all countries?
The base HS code 252930 for Leucite 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 leucite in Brazil?
In Brazil, leucite (HS 252930) is classified under NCM 2529.30.00.