Product classification
HS code for Sodium bromide: 2827.51
Bromides, of sodium or of potassium.
Classification of sodium bromide under HS 2827.51
Sodium bromide is classified under HS code 2827.51, which is part of the Harmonized System's Chapter 28 covering inorganic chemicals. Heading 2827 is dedicated to chlorides, chloride oxides, chloride hydroxides, bromides, bromide oxides, iodides, and iodide oxides. Subheading 2827.51 specifically groups the bromides of sodium and potassium together. The classification of sodium bromide (NaBr) under this code is based on its identity as an inorganic salt of hydrobromic acid. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Chapter 28 notes, the product must be a separate chemically defined compound to remain in this heading. Sodium bromide is commonly used in photographic processing, as a disinfectant in water treatment, and in the oil and gas industry as a component of completion fluids. Because it is an inorganic halide, it is excluded from Chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The grouping of sodium and potassium bromides under a single subheading reflects their similar chemical properties and industrial applications, facilitating a streamlined customs process for these specific inorganic salts.
- Covers
- Pure sodium bromide salt
- Sodium bromide in aqueous solution (if not mixed with other solutes)
- Photographic grade sodium bromide
- Technical grade sodium bromide for industrial use
- Sodium bromide used in oilfield completion fluids
- Sodium bromide crystals
- Also under 2827.51
- ICL-IP Sodium Bromide
- Chemtura Sodium Bromide
- Merck KGaA Potassium Bromide
- Sigma-Aldrich Sodium Bromide
Codes often confused with 2827.51
Common mistake. Sodium bromide is sometimes misclassified under HS code 2827.39, which is a residual category for 'other' chlorides. However, since bromides have their own specific subheadings within 2827, 2827.51 must be used. Another error involves organic bromine compounds, such as methyl bromide, which are classified in Chapter 29 (e.g., 2903.39) because they contain carbon-bromine bonds. Furthermore, if sodium bromide is part of a complex mixture of salts for use as a prepared oilfield chemical, it might be classified under heading 3824 rather than as a pure chemical in 2827.
Top exporters and importers of HS 282751 (the code used for sodium bromide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 282751 (the code used for sodium bromide) in UN Comtrade data was Israel, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Guyana, with about 19% of world imports. Qatar did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 74% of its imports here ($18M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 282751, not only sodium bromide.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Israel $47M 24% of world exports
- 2 United States $38M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $25M 13% of world exports
World total: $197M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Guyana* ~$37M 19% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $33M 17% of world imports
- 3 United States $22M 11% of world imports
Qatar did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 74% of its imports here ($18M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $193M 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. 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 sodium bromide
Brazil classifies sodium bromide under NCM 2827.51.00: HS 2827.51 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sodium bromide
What is the HS code for Sodium bromide?
The HS code for Sodium bromide is 282751 (Bromides; of sodium or of potassium). The HS code for sodium bromide is 2827.51, which also includes potassium bromide.
How do I classify Sodium bromide for customs?
Sodium bromide is classified under HS code 282751 — Bromides; of sodium or of potassium. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can sodium bromide solutions be classified under 2827.51?
Yes, as long as the solution consists only of sodium bromide dissolved in water, it remains classified under 2827.51 according to Note 1 to Chapter 28.
Which countries are the top exporters of sodium bromide (HS 282751)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 282751 (the code used for sodium bromide) in UN Comtrade data were Israel ($47M, 24% of world exports), the United States ($38M) and China ($25M). World exports came to about $197M, 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 sodium bromide (HS 282751)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 282751 (the code used for sodium bromide) in UN Comtrade data were Guyana (about $37M, 19% of world imports), China ($33M) and the United States ($22M). World imports came to about $193M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Qatar did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 74% of its imports here ($18M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Sodium bromide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 282751 for Sodium bromide 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 sodium bromide in Brazil?
In Brazil, sodium bromide (HS 282751) is classified under NCM 2827.51.00.