HS Code for Sodium iodide

Sodium iodide is classified under HS code 2827.60. This classification is situated within Chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals) and Heading 2827, which covers chlorides, chloride oxides, bromides, bromide oxides, iodides, and iodide oxides. Subheading 2827.60 is the specific category for all inorganic iodides and iodide oxides. Sodium iodide (NaI) is an inorganic salt formed by the reaction of sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate with hydriodic acid. It is a white, crystalline, deliquescent salt used in various fields, including organic synthesis, medicine (as a source of iodine), and in the manufacture of scintillation detectors for radiation measurement. The classification is determined by GRI 1, as the product is an inorganic iodide. It must be a separate chemically defined compound to remain in Chapter 28. Even when intended for medical use, if it is presented as a pure chemical and not in measured doses or retail packaging for therapeutic use, it remains under 2827.60.

Products Included

• Anhydrous sodium iodide
• Sodium iodide dihydrate
• High-purity scintillation grade sodium iodide
• USP/BP grade sodium iodide (bulk)
• Sodium iodide crystals

Common Misclassification

Sodium iodide is sometimes misclassified under 2827.39, which is the residual category for other chlorides, but this is incorrect as iodides have their own specific subheading. A more complex misclassification occurs with organic iodine compounds, which are classified in Chapter 29 (specifically 2903.99 or 2933). Sodium iodide is strictly inorganic. Furthermore, if sodium iodide is prepared as a medicament in measured doses, it would be classified under Heading 3004. Radioactive sodium iodide (e.g., NaI-131) used in nuclear medicine is classified under 2844.43, as radioactive isotopes and their compounds take precedence over non-radioactive ones.

FAQ

What is the HS code for sodium iodide?

The HS code for inorganic sodium iodide is 2827.60.

Is radioactive sodium iodide classified under 2827.60?

No, radioactive isotopes of sodium iodide are classified under Heading 2844, which covers radioactive chemical elements and isotopes.