Product classification
HS code for Sodium perborate: 2840.30
Peroxoborates (perborates).
Classification of sodium perborate under HS 2840.30
Sodium perborate is classified under HS code 2840.30. This classification is governed by the structure of heading 28.40, which encompasses borates and peroxoborates (perborates). Sodium perborate is a white, odorless, water-soluble chemical compound with the chemical formula NaBO3. It exists in various hydrated forms, most commonly as the monohydrate (NaBO3·H2O) or tetrahydrate (NaBO3·4H2O). In the Harmonized System, peroxoborates are salts of perboric acid and are distinguished by the presence of active oxygen. These compounds are primarily used as bleaching agents in detergents, toothpastes, and cosmetic preparations. The classification under 2840.30 is specific to the chemical salt itself. Even though it is a component of many consumer products, the bulk chemical must be classified here according to GRI 1. The nomenclature specifically separates standard borates (like borax) from peroxoborates, placing the latter in the .30 subheading.
- Covers
- Sodium perborate monohydrate
- Sodium perborate tetrahydrate
- Anhydrous sodium perborate
- Technical grade sodium perborate for industrial bleaching
- Also under 2840.30
- Persil (detergent containing perborates)
- Ariel (detergent)
- Vanish (stain remover)
- OxiClean (some formulations)
Codes often confused with 2840.30
Common mistake. Sodium perborate is often misclassified under HS code 3402.20 or 3402.90 when intended for use in laundry. However, Chapter 34 covers finished washing preparations. If the product is pure sodium perborate, it must be classified in 2840.30. Another common error is 2840.19 (other borates), but since sodium perborate contains a peroxo group, it is strictly required to be in 2840.30. It should also not be confused with sodium percarbonate (2836.99).
Top exporters and importers of HS 284030 (the code used for sodium perborate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 284030 (the code used for sodium perborate) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 43% 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 284030, not only sodium perborate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $4.2M 61% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.4M 20% of world exports
- 3 India $550K 8.0% of world exports
World total: $6.9M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $6.2M 43% of world imports
- 2 India $1.4M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Canada $1.1M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $14M 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 code for sodium perborate
Brazil classifies sodium perborate under NCM 2840.30.00: HS 2840.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sodium perborate
What is the HS code for Sodium perborate?
The HS code for Sodium perborate is 284030 (Peroxoborates (perborates)). The HS code for sodium perborate is 2840.30, covering all hydrated and anhydrous forms of the chemical.
How do I classify Sodium perborate for customs?
Sodium perborate is classified under HS code 284030 — Peroxoborates (perborates). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is sodium perborate classified as a disinfectant?
While it has oxidative properties, it is classified as an inorganic salt under 2840.30 rather than a disinfectant (3808) unless it is put up in retail packaging with specific disinfectant claims.
Which countries are the top exporters of sodium perborate (HS 284030)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 284030 (the code used for sodium perborate) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.2M, 61% of world exports), the United States ($1.4M) and India ($550K). World exports came to about $6.9M, 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 perborate (HS 284030)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 284030 (the code used for sodium perborate) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.2M, 43% of world imports), India ($1.4M) and Canada ($1.1M). World imports came to about $14M, 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 perborate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 284030 for Sodium perborate 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 perborate in Brazil?
In Brazil, sodium perborate (HS 284030) is classified under NCM 2840.30.00.