Product classification
HS code for Titanium dioxide: 2823.00
Titanium oxides.
Classification of titanium dioxide under HS 2823.00
Titanium dioxide in its pure chemical form is classified under HS code 2823.00. This heading specifically covers titanium oxides, which are inorganic chemical compounds. Classification here is governed by Chapter 28 notes, which state that the heading applies only to separate chemically defined compounds. For titanium dioxide to remain in 2823.00, it must not be mixed with other substances or prepared as a pigment. This code is typically used for high-purity titanium dioxide intended for use in chemical synthesis, laboratory reagents, or as a raw material in the production of ceramics and glass where pigmentary properties are not the primary requirement. It represents the oxide in its basic mineral or synthetic chemical state before any surface treatments or blending for the paint and coating industry occur.
- Covers
- Pure anatase titanium dioxide
- Pure rutile titanium dioxide
- Synthetic titanium oxides
- Titanium dioxide reagents
- Non-pigmentary grade titanium oxide
- Also under 2823.00
- DuPont Ti-Pure
- Tronox titanium dioxide
- Venator Tioxide
Codes often confused with 2823.00
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 3206.11. While 2823.00 covers the pure chemical, 3206.11 covers titanium dioxide that has been prepared as a pigment (containing 80% or more TiO2). If the titanium dioxide has been surface-treated with aluminum or silica to improve its dispersibility in paint, it must be moved to Chapter 32. Another error involves HS code 2614.00, which is for titanium ores and concentrates like ilmenite.
Top exporters and importers of HS 282300 (the code used for titanium dioxide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 282300 (the code used for titanium dioxide) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% 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 282300, not only titanium dioxide.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $100M 18% of world exports
- 2 France $79M 15% of world exports
- 3 India $72M 13% of world exports
World total: $540M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $78M 10% of world imports
- 2 Germany $74M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 India $64M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $771M 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 titanium dioxide
Brazil splits HS 2823.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2823.00.10Titanium dioxide, anatase type
- 2823.00.90Other titanium oxides
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about titanium dioxide
What is the HS code for Titanium dioxide?
The HS code for Titanium dioxide is 282300 (Titanium oxides).
How do I classify Titanium dioxide for customs?
Titanium dioxide is classified under HS code 282300 — Titanium oxides. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for pure titanium dioxide?
The HS code for pure, separate chemically defined titanium dioxide is 2823.00.
When should I use Chapter 32 instead of 2823.00?
You should use Chapter 32 (specifically 3206.11 or 3206.19) if the titanium dioxide is intended for use as a pigment or has been mixed with other materials or surface-treated.
Which countries are the top exporters of titanium dioxide (HS 282300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 282300 (the code used for titanium dioxide) in UN Comtrade data were China ($100M, 18% of world exports), France ($79M) and India ($72M). World exports came to about $540M, 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 titanium dioxide (HS 282300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 282300 (the code used for titanium dioxide) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($78M, 10% of world imports), Germany ($74M) and India ($64M). World imports came to about $771M, 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 Titanium dioxide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 282300 for Titanium dioxide 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 titanium dioxide in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 282300 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for titanium dioxide depends on the product's details: 2823.00.10 (Titanium dioxide, anatase type), 2823.00.90 (Other titanium oxides).