Product classification
HS code for Palladium chloride: 2843.90
Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c., amalgams.
Classification of palladium chloride under HS 2843.90
Palladium chloride, also known as palladium(II) chloride or palladous chloride, is classified under HS code 2843.90. This code is located in Chapter 28, which covers inorganic chemicals and compounds of precious metals. Heading 2843 is specifically for colloidal precious metals, inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, and amalgams of precious metals. Palladium chloride is a vital chemical intermediate used in electroplating, the manufacture of catalysts, and in various organic synthesis reactions like the Heck reaction. Under GRI 1, the classification is straightforward because 2843 is the most specific heading for compounds of precious metals. Subheading 2843.90 acts as the residual category for compounds of precious metals other than silver (2843.2x) or gold (2843.30). The material is typically traded as a dark brown powder or in solution. Even when dissolved in water or other solvents, as long as it remains a defined chemical compound of palladium, it retains this classification.
- Covers
- Anhydrous palladium(II) chloride
- Palladium chloride dihydrate
- Palladium chloride solutions (aqueous)
- Palladous chloride powder
- Chemical reagents consisting of pure palladium chloride
- Also under 2843.90
- Johnson Matthey (platinum group metal compounds)
- Heraeus (PGM chemicals)
- Umicore (PGM chemicals)
- BASF (catalyst precursors)
- Dentsply Sirona (dental amalgams)
Codes often confused with 2843.90
Common mistake. Palladium chloride is sometimes misclassified under HS code 2827.39, which covers "other chlorides." However, Note 1 to Chapter 28 and the specific wording of heading 2843 dictate that compounds of precious metals must be classified in 2843 regardless of their chemical structure as a chloride. Another misclassification is 3815.12 (catalysts); while palladium chloride is used to make catalysts, the pure chemical compound itself is classified in Chapter 28.
Top exporters and importers of HS 284390 (the code used for palladium chloride), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 284390 (the code used for palladium chloride) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 27% 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 284390, not only palladium chloride.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.7B 38% of world exports
- 2 Japan $1.6B 23% of world exports
- 3 United States $707M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $7.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $1.3B 27% of world imports
- 2 Germany $461M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $408M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $4.8B 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 palladium chloride
Brazil splits HS 2843.90 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2843.90.11Lobaplatin and other listed platins, medicaments
- 2843.90.19Lobaplatin and other listed platins, other forms
- 2843.90.20Ruthenium trichloride solution, 17–27%
- 2843.90.30Hexachloroiridic acid solution, 17–27%
- 2843.90.40Ruthenium trichloride powder
- 2843.90.90Other precious metal compounds; amalgams
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about palladium chloride
What is the HS code for Palladium chloride?
The HS code for Palladium chloride is 284390 (Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.; amalgams). The HS code for palladium chloride is 2843.90.
How do I classify Palladium chloride for customs?
Palladium chloride is classified under HS code 284390 — Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.; amalgams. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is palladium chloride classified differently if it is in solution?
No, aqueous solutions of palladium chloride are generally still classified under 2843.90 as long as they are not prepared as a specific catalytic mixture.
Which countries are the top exporters of palladium chloride (HS 284390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 284390 (the code used for palladium chloride) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.7B, 38% of world exports), Japan ($1.6B) and the United States ($707M). World exports came to about $7.2B, 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 palladium chloride (HS 284390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 284390 (the code used for palladium chloride) in UN Comtrade data were India ($1.3B, 27% of world imports), Germany ($461M) and Mexico ($408M). World imports came to about $4.8B, 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 Palladium chloride the same in all countries?
The base HS code 284390 for Palladium 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 palladium chloride in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 284390 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for palladium chloride depends on the product's details: 2843.90.11 (Lobaplatin and other listed platins, medicaments), 2843.90.19 (Lobaplatin and other listed platins, other forms), 2843.90.20 (Ruthenium trichloride solution, 17–27%), 2843.90.30 (Hexachloroiridic acid solution, 17–27%), 2843.90.40 (Ruthenium trichloride powder), 2843.90.90 (Other precious metal compounds; amalgams).