HS Code for Natural barium sulphate
Natural barium sulphate, commonly referred to as barytes or barite, is classified under HS code 2511.10. This classification falls under Chapter 25, which covers mineral products that are typically in their raw or simply prepared state. Barytes is a heavy mineral consisting of barium sulphate and is frequently used as a weighting agent in oil and gas drilling fluids due to its high specific gravity and chemical inertness. The classification under 2511.10 is reserved for the natural mineral form, which may be washed, crushed, or ground into a fine powder to meet industrial specifications. It is essential that the material has not been chemically precipitated, as that would change its classification to a chemical product. Beyond the oil industry, natural barytes is used as a filler in plastics, rubber, and paints, and as a radiation shield in concrete. Customs authorities distinguish this natural mineral from its synthetic counterpart based on the manufacturing process and the presence of natural impurities. The 2511.10 code is specific to the sulphate form, distinguishing it from the carbonate form found in the same heading.
Products Included
- Natural barytes (crude)
- Ground natural barium sulphate
- Heavy spar
- Unrefined barite ore
- Pulverized natural barytes
Common Misclassification
Natural barium sulphate is often misclassified as precipitated barium sulphate, which falls under HS code 2833.27. Precipitated barium sulphate (blanc fixe) is a synthetic chemical product. It is also occasionally confused with natural barium carbonate (witherite), which is classified under 2511.20. Importers must ensure the product is identified as natural rather than chemically manufactured to avoid 2833.27.
FAQ
What is the HS code for natural barium sulphate?
The HS code for natural barium sulphate, commonly known as barytes, is 2511.10.
Is ground barytes classified differently than lump barytes?
No, both lump and ground natural barium sulphate are classified under HS code 2511.10, as grinding is considered a simple preparation.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Natural barium sulphate?
The HS code for Natural barium sulphate is 251110 (Barium sulphate (barytes); natural).
How do I classify Natural barium sulphate for customs?
Natural barium sulphate is classified under HS code 251110 — Barium sulphate (barytes); natural. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Natural barium sulphate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 251110 for Natural barium sulphate is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.