Product classification

HS code for Sodium iodide: 2827.60

Iodides and iodide oxides.

Classification of sodium iodide under HS 2827.60

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.

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  • Anhydrous sodium iodide
  • Sodium iodide dihydrate
  • High-purity scintillation grade sodium iodide
  • USP/BP grade sodium iodide (bulk)
  • Sodium iodide crystals
Also under 2827.60
  • Merck KGaA Potassium Iodide
  • Sigma-Aldrich Sodium Iodide
  • Alfa Aesar Silver Iodide
  • Honeywell Fluka Hydriodic Acid

Codes often confused with 2827.60

Common mistake. 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.

2827.39Chlorides; other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel2903.99Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.91, 2903.92, 2903.93 and 2903.9429.33Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only30.04Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale2844.43Radioactive elements, isotopes and compounds; other alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds

Top exporters and importers of HS 282760 (the code used for sodium iodide), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 282760 (the code used for sodium iodide) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% 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 282760, not only sodium iodide.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Japan $71M
  2. 2 India $58M
  3. 3 Chile $48M

World total: $387M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $101M
  2. 2 Germany $45M
  3. 3 South Korea $36M

World total: $396M 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 sodium iodide

Brazil splits HS 2827.60 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about sodium iodide

What is the HS code for Sodium iodide?

The HS code for Sodium iodide is 282760 (Iodides and iodide oxides). The HS code for inorganic sodium iodide is 2827.60.

How do I classify Sodium iodide for customs?

Sodium iodide is classified under HS code 282760 — Iodides and iodide oxides. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of sodium iodide (HS 282760)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 282760 (the code used for sodium iodide) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($71M, 18% of world exports), India ($58M) and Chile ($48M). World exports came to about $387M, 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 iodide (HS 282760)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 282760 (the code used for sodium iodide) in UN Comtrade data were China ($101M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($45M) and South Korea ($36M). World imports came to about $396M, 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 Sodium iodide the same in all countries?

The base HS code 282760 for Sodium iodide 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 iodide in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 282760 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for sodium iodide depends on the product's details: 2827.60.11 (Sodium iodide), 2827.60.12 (Potassium iodide), 2827.60.19 (Other iodides), 2827.60.21 (Potassium oxyiodide), 2827.60.29 (Other iodide oxides).