Product classification
HS code for Sulfur dichloride: 2812.16
Sulphur dichloride.
Classification of sulfur dichloride under HS 2812.16
Sulfur dichloride is an inorganic chemical compound classified under HS code 2812.16. It belongs to Chapter 28, which covers inorganic chemicals, precious metals, and rare-earth metals. Specifically, heading 2812 covers halides and halide oxides of non-metals. Sulfur dichloride (SCl2) is a cherry-red liquid used primarily as a precursor to organosulfur compounds and in the vulcanization of rubber. The classification is based on its chemical composition as a non-metal halide. Under the 2022 HS nomenclature updates, the subheadings for chlorides and chloride oxides were refined to provide more specificity for chemical monitoring and trade statistics. Sulfur dichloride is distinct from other sulfur halides due to its specific molecular ratio of sulfur to chlorine. Proper classification requires verification of the chemical's CAS number (10545-99-0) to ensure it matches the 2812.16 designation.
- Covers
- Pure sulfur dichloride
- Technical grade sulfur dichloride
- Sulfur dichloride in chemical reagent form
- Solutions of sulfur dichloride where the solvent does not change the product's function
- Also under 2812.16
- Sigma-Aldrich Sulphur Dichloride
- Alfa Aesar Sulphur Dichloride
Codes often confused with 2812.16
Common mistake. Sulfur dichloride is most frequently confused with sulfur monochloride (S2Cl2), which is classified under HS code 2812.15. Although they are both sulfur chlorides, their chemical structures and properties differ. Another common error is misclassifying it under HS code 2802.00, which is for elemental sulfur, or HS code 2812.17, which is for thionyl chloride (SOCl2). Thionyl chloride contains oxygen, whereas sulfur dichloride does not, which is a critical distinction for heading 2812. Importers must also avoid Chapter 38 for chemical mixtures if the product is a chemically defined compound.
Top exporters and importers of HS 281216 (the code used for sulfur dichloride), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 281216 (the code used for sulfur dichloride) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 90% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 91% 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 281216, not only sulfur dichloride.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $497K 90% of world exports
- 2 Spain $31K 5.6% of world exports
- 3 United States $23K 4.3% of world exports
World total: $552K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $507K 91% of world imports
- 2 Switzerland $31K 5.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $15K 2.8% of world imports
World total: $558K 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 sulfur dichloride
Brazil classifies sulfur dichloride under NCM 2812.16.00: HS 2812.16 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sulfur dichloride
What is the HS code for Sulfur dichloride?
The HS code for Sulfur dichloride is 281216 (Sulphur dichloride). The specific HS code for sulfur dichloride is 2812.16.
How do I classify Sulfur dichloride for customs?
Sulfur dichloride is classified under HS code 281216 — Sulphur dichloride. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is sulfur dichloride classified differently if used as a reagent?
No, as long as it remains a separate chemically defined inorganic compound, it is classified under 2812.16 regardless of its application as a laboratory reagent or industrial precursor.
Which countries are the top exporters of sulfur dichloride (HS 281216)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 281216 (the code used for sulfur dichloride) in UN Comtrade data were India ($497K, 90% of world exports), Spain ($31K) and the United States ($23K). World exports came to about $552K, 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 sulfur dichloride (HS 281216)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 281216 (the code used for sulfur dichloride) in UN Comtrade data were France ($507K, 91% of world imports), Switzerland ($31K) and the United States ($15K). World imports came to about $558K, 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 Sulfur dichloride the same in all countries?
The base HS code 281216 for Sulfur dichloride 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 sulfur dichloride in Brazil?
In Brazil, sulfur dichloride (HS 281216) is classified under NCM 2812.16.00.