Product classification
HS code for Sulphur: 2802.00
Sulphur, sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur.
Classification of sulphur under HS 2802.00
Sulphur that has been refined or processed into specific forms such as sublimed, precipitated, or colloidal is classified under HS code 2802.00. This code is part of Chapter 28, which covers inorganic chemicals. This classification is distinct from crude or unrefined sulphur because it represents a higher degree of processing or a specific physical state intended for chemical or pharmaceutical use. Sublimed sulphur (flowers of sulphur) is produced by the distillation of crude sulphur, while precipitated sulphur (milk of sulphur) is obtained through chemical precipitation. Colloidal sulphur consists of extremely fine particles often used in medicinal applications. The transition from Chapter 25 (mineral products) to Chapter 28 (chemicals) occurs when the sulphur is no longer in its raw, bulk mineral state but has been refined for specific industrial or laboratory applications.
- Covers
- Sublimed sulphur (Flowers of sulphur)
- Precipitated sulphur (Milk of sulphur)
- Colloidal sulphur
- Refined sulphur for pharmaceutical use
- Also under 2802.00
- Chemtura Sulfur
- Eastman Sulfur
- Arkema Sulfur
- Solvay Sulfur
Codes often confused with 2802.00
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 2503.00, which covers crude or unrefined sulphur. Importers often use 2503.00 for all sulphur types, but if the sulphur is sublimed, precipitated, or colloidal, it must be moved to 2802.00. Additionally, sulphur put up in forms or packings for retail sale as fungicides or similar products may be classified under HS code 3808.92, depending on its end-use and packaging.
Top exporters and importers of HS 280200 (the code used for sulphur), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 280200 (the code used for sulphur) in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 82% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 26% of world imports. Türkiye reports $969M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 280200, not only sulphur.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $556M 82% of world exports
- 2 Canada $23M 3.5% of world exports
- 3 India $20M 2.9% of world exports
Türkiye reports $969M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $680M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $27M 26% of world imports
- 2 Jordan* ~$17M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $8.5M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $103M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 sulphur
Brazil classifies sulphur under NCM 2802.00.00: HS 2802.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sulphur
What is the HS code for Sulphur?
The HS code for Sulphur is 280200 (Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur).
How do I classify Sulphur for customs?
Sulphur is classified under HS code 280200 — Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for refined sulphur?
Refined sulphur in the form of sublimed, precipitated, or colloidal sulphur is classified under HS code 2802.00.
What is the difference between HS 2503 and HS 2802?
HS 2503.00 is for crude, unrefined, or recovered sulphur in bulk, while HS 2802.00 is for sulphur that has undergone specific refining processes like sublimation or precipitation.
Which countries are the top exporters of sulphur (HS 280200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 280200 (the code used for sulphur) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($556M, 82% of world exports), Canada ($23M) and India ($20M). World exports came to about $680M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Türkiye reports $969M of its chapter 28 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of sulphur (HS 280200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 280200 (the code used for sulphur) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($27M, 26% of world imports), Jordan (about $17M) and Germany ($8.5M). World imports came to about $103M, 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 Sulphur the same in all countries?
The base HS code 280200 for Sulphur 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 sulphur in Brazil?
In Brazil, sulphur (HS 280200) is classified under NCM 2802.00.00.