Product classification

HS code for Titanium oxide: 2823.00

Titanium oxides.

Classification of titanium oxide under HS 2823.00

Titanium oxides are classified under HS code 2823.00. This code is situated within Chapter 28, which covers inorganic chemicals, precious metals, rare-earth metals, radioactive elements, or isotopes. Heading 2823 is a single-level heading that specifically identifies titanium oxides. This classification is used for chemically defined titanium dioxide (TiO2) and other oxides of titanium that have not been mixed with other substances to form pigments or preparations. The distinction is critical: if the titanium oxide is intended for use as a pigment and has been treated or mixed with other materials (like extenders or surface-active agents), it would move to Chapter 32. However, in its pure chemical form, regardless of the manufacturing process (sulfate or chloride process), it remains under 2823.00. This code covers both the anatase and rutile crystal forms of titanium dioxide, provided they are not prepared as pigments.

Covers
  • Pure titanium dioxide (TiO2)
  • Titanium monoxide (TiO)
  • Titanium sesquioxide (Ti2O3)
  • Synthetic rutile (chemically treated)
  • Anatase titanium oxide (unmixed)
Also under 2823.00
  • DuPont Ti-Pure
  • Tronox titanium dioxide
  • Venator Tioxide

Codes often confused with 2823.00

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification of titanium oxide is under HS code 3206.11. This code is for pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter. If the oxide has been surface-treated or mixed with aluminum oxide or silica to improve its properties as a pigment, it must be classified in 3206.11. Additionally, natural titanium ores like rutile or ilmenite are classified under 2614.00 and should not be confused with the refined chemical oxide.

3206.11Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter2614.00Titanium ores and concentrates

Top exporters and importers of HS 282300 (the code used for titanium oxide), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 282300 (the code used for titanium oxide) 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 oxide.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $100M
  2. 2 France $79M
  3. 3 India $72M

World total: $540M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $78M
  2. 2 Germany $74M
  3. 3 India $64M

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 oxide

Brazil splits HS 2823.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about titanium oxide

What is the HS code for Titanium oxide?

The HS code for Titanium oxide is 282300 (Titanium oxides). The HS code for chemically pure titanium oxides is 2823.00.

How do I classify Titanium oxide for customs?

Titanium oxide is classified under HS code 282300 — Titanium oxides. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How do I classify titanium dioxide used in paint?

If the titanium dioxide is prepared as a pigment (e.g., surface-treated), it should be classified under HS code 3206.11 rather than 2823.00.

Which countries are the top exporters of titanium oxide (HS 282300)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 282300 (the code used for titanium oxide) 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 oxide (HS 282300)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 282300 (the code used for titanium oxide) 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 oxide the same in all countries?

The base HS code 282300 for Titanium oxide 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 oxide in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 282300 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for titanium oxide depends on the product's details: 2823.00.10 (Titanium dioxide, anatase type), 2823.00.90 (Other titanium oxides).