HS Code for Sodium vanadate

Sodium vanadate is classified under HS code 2841.90. This product belongs to the group of salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids covered by heading 2841. Unlike tungstates or molybdates, vanadates do not have a specific named subheading at the six-digit level in the international HS nomenclature. Therefore, they are classified under the residual category \"Other\" within subheading 2841.90. This classification includes various forms such as sodium metavanadate and sodium orthovanadate. The determination is based on the fact that the compound is an inorganic salt where the anion contains vanadium and oxygen. Sodium vanadates are used in various industrial applications, including the manufacture of dyes, as catalysts in the chemical industry, and in the production of ceramics. When classifying, one must ensure the product is not a prepared catalyst (which might fall under 3815) but the pure chemical salt. The classification under 2841.90 is appropriate for the chemical in its basic form, typically as a yellow or white crystalline powder. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6 support this by directing the user to the most specific heading and then the appropriate subheading.

Products Included

• Sodium metavanadate
• Sodium orthovanadate
• Sodium pyrovanadate
• Sodium vanadate solution (pure)
• Technical grade sodium vanadate

Common Misclassification

Sodium vanadate (2841.90) is often confused with other oxometallic salts that have their own specific subheadings. For instance, sodium molybdate is 2841.70 and sodium tungstate is 2841.80. Because vanadates are less common in international trade than molybdates or tungstates, they do not have a dedicated 6-digit code and must fall into the \"Other\" category. Another misclassification occurs with vanadium oxides, such as vanadium pentoxide, which is classified under 2825.30. It is crucial to distinguish between an oxide (a binary compound of oxygen) and a vanadate (a salt of a vanadic acid). Furthermore, ammonium vanadates are also classified under 2841.90, so the specific cation (sodium vs ammonium) does not change the 6-digit HS code, though it may change the 8 or 10-digit national tariff line.

FAQ

What is the HS code for sodium vanadate?

The HS code for sodium vanadate is 2841.90, which is the category for other salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids.

What is the difference between sodium metavanadate and sodium orthovanadate in HS classification?

Both sodium metavanadate and sodium orthovanadate are classified under the same HS code, 2841.90, as they are both salts of oxometallic acids.