Product classification
HS code for Nickel chloride: 2827.35
Chlorides, of nickel.
Classification of nickel chloride under HS 2827.35
Nickel chloride is classified under HS code 2827.35. This classification is situated within Chapter 28, which covers inorganic chemicals and precious metal compounds. Heading 28.27 specifically includes chlorides, chloride oxides, and chloride hydroxides. According to the General Rules of Interpretation and Chapter 28 Note 1, this heading is restricted to separate chemically defined compounds, whether or not containing impurities. Nickel chloride (NiCl2) is a chemical compound that exists in various forms, most commonly as the anhydrous yellow solid or the green hexahydrate (NiCl2·6H2O). Both forms are included under 2827.35. It is widely used in electroplating, as a precursor to other nickel compounds, and in organic synthesis as a catalyst or reagent. The classification is straightforward as the HS provides a specific subheading for chlorides of nickel, ensuring that it is not grouped with other metal chlorides.
- Covers
- Anhydrous nickel chloride
- Nickel chloride hexahydrate
- Nickel(II) chloride solutions (pure)
- Nickelous chloride
- Crystalline nickel chloride for electroplating
- Also under 2827.35
- Umicore Nickel Chloride
- J.T. Baker Nickel Chloride
- Alfa Aesar Nickel Chloride
- MacDermid Enthone Nickel Plating Solutions
Codes often confused with 2827.35
Common mistake. Nickel chloride is sometimes misclassified under 2827.39, which is the residual category for "other" metal chlorides. However, because nickel has its own specific subheading (2827.35), the use of the "other" category is incorrect. It may also be confused with nickel sulfate (2833.24) or nickel nitrates (2834.29) due to their similar appearance and use in plating baths, but the anion (chloride vs. sulfate) dictates the heading. Additionally, if nickel chloride is mixed with other substances to form a prepared additive for electroplating, it might be classified under 3824.99 as a chemical mixture rather than a separate chemically defined compound in Chapter 28.
Top exporters and importers of HS 282735 (the code used for nickel chloride), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 282735 (the code used for nickel chloride) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, 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 282735, not only nickel chloride.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$12M 28% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 France $8.2M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $6.1M 14% of world exports
World total: $42M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $6.1M 14% of world imports
- 2 Japan $5.2M 12% of world imports
- 3 Italy $2.8M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $45M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 nickel chloride
Brazil classifies nickel chloride under NCM 2827.35.00: HS 2827.35 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nickel chloride
What is the HS code for Nickel chloride?
The HS code for Nickel chloride is 282735 (Chlorides; of nickel). The specific HS code for nickel chloride is 2827.35.
How do I classify Nickel chloride for customs?
Nickel chloride is classified under HS code 282735 — Chlorides; of nickel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are both anhydrous and hydrated nickel chloride covered by this code?
Yes, HS code 2827.35 covers nickel chloride in its anhydrous form as well as its various hydrated forms, such as the hexahydrate.
Which countries are the top exporters of nickel chloride (HS 282735)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 282735 (the code used for nickel chloride) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $12M, 28% of world exports), France ($8.2M) and Germany ($6.1M). World exports came to about $42M, 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 nickel chloride (HS 282735)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 282735 (the code used for nickel chloride) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($6.1M, 14% of world imports), Japan ($5.2M) and Italy ($2.8M). World imports came to about $45M, 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 Nickel chloride the same in all countries?
The base HS code 282735 for Nickel 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 nickel chloride in Brazil?
In Brazil, nickel chloride (HS 282735) is classified under NCM 2827.35.00.