HS Code for Sodium bromate

Sodium bromate is classified under HS code 2829.90. This heading covers chlorates and perchlorates, bromates and perbromates, and iodates and periodates. While sodium chlorate has its own specific subheading (2829.11), bromates are grouped into the "Other" category under 2829.90. Sodium bromate (NaBrO3) is a powerful oxidizing agent used primarily in the continuous dyeing process involving sulfur dyes and as a laboratory reagent. The classification follows the inorganic chemical guidelines of Chapter 28, which prioritizes the anionic component of the salt. Since it is an inorganic salt of bromic acid, it is excluded from the halides (2827) and is instead placed with other oxometallic salts of halogen acids in 2829.

Products Included

• Sodium bromate crystals
• Reagent grade sodium bromate
• Industrial grade sodium bromate for gold mining
• Sodium bromate oxidizing agents
• Granular sodium bromate

Common Misclassification

Sodium bromate is often misclassified under HS code 2827.51, which is for sodium bromide. The distinction is critical: 2827 covers bromides (salts of HBr), while 2829 covers bromates (salts of HBrO3). Bromates contain oxygen and act as oxidizers, whereas bromides do not. Another error is using 2829.11, which is specifically for sodium chlorate; although they are both oxidizers in the same heading, the halogen element (bromine vs. chlorine) necessitates the use of the 2829.90 "Other" category.

FAQ

What is the HS code for sodium bromate?

The HS code for sodium bromate is 2829.90, categorized under bromates and perbromates.

Is sodium bromate classified as a hazardous material for shipping?

While HS codes identify the product for customs, sodium bromate is also classified as a Class 5.1 Oxidizer under UN 1494 for transport, which is separate from its 2829.90 tariff classification.