Product classification
HS code for Vanadium hydroxide: 2825.30
Vanadium oxides and hydroxides.
Classification of vanadium hydroxide under HS 2825.30
Vanadium hydroxide is classified under HS code 282530, which specifically covers vanadium oxides and hydroxides. This classification is determined by the product's status as a chemically defined inorganic compound. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Chapter 28 notes, this heading includes metal oxides, hydroxides, and peroxides that are not specified more specifically elsewhere. Vanadium hydroxide is an intermediate chemical often used in the production of catalysts and batteries. To qualify for this code, the substance must be a separate chemically defined compound, meaning it has been processed beyond the state of a simple ore or concentrate. The classification process involves verifying that the material is not a natural mineral (which would fall under Chapter 26) and that it does not contain additives that would transform it into a prepared catalyst or a pigment, which would shift the classification to Chapters 38 or 32 respectively.
- Covers
- Pure vanadium hydroxide
- Vanadium oxide (V2O5)
- Vanadyl hydroxide
- Hydrated vanadium oxides
- Industrial grade vanadium hydroxide powders
- Also under 2825.30
- Largo Resources vanadium pentoxide
- Bushveld Minerals vanadium oxides
- EVRAZ vanadium products
Codes often confused with 2825.30
Common mistake. Vanadium hydroxide is frequently confused with vanadium ore, which is classified under HS code 261590. The distinction lies in the level of processing; ores are naturally occurring minerals, while hydroxides are chemically processed. It may also be misclassified under 282590, which is a residual category for other metal oxides and hydroxides, but since vanadium has its own specific subheading (282530), the more specific code must be used per GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 282530 (the code used for vanadium hydroxide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 282530 (the code used for vanadium hydroxide) in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 26% 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 282530, not only vanadium hydroxide.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$103M 25% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 South Africa $80M 20% of world exports
- 3 China $77M 19% of world exports
World total: $410M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Czechia $85M 26% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $47M 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $43M 13% of world imports
World total: $333M 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 codes for vanadium hydroxide
Brazil splits HS 2825.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2825.30.10Divanadium pentaoxide (vanadium pentoxide)
- 2825.30.90Other vanadium oxides and hydroxides
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about vanadium hydroxide
What is the HS code for Vanadium hydroxide?
The HS code for Vanadium hydroxide is 282530 (Vanadium oxides and hydroxides). The HS code for Vanadium hydroxide is 282530, which falls under the category of vanadium oxides and hydroxides.
How do I classify Vanadium hydroxide for customs?
Vanadium hydroxide is classified under HS code 282530 — Vanadium oxides and hydroxides. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include vanadium catalysts?
No, if the vanadium hydroxide is part of a prepared catalyst, it should be classified under heading 3815.
Which countries are the top exporters of vanadium hydroxide (HS 282530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 282530 (the code used for vanadium hydroxide) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $103M, 25% of world exports), South Africa ($80M) and China ($77M). World exports came to about $410M, 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 vanadium hydroxide (HS 282530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 282530 (the code used for vanadium hydroxide) in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($85M, 26% of world imports), South Korea ($47M) and the United States ($43M). World imports came to about $333M, 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 Vanadium hydroxide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 282530 for Vanadium hydroxide 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 vanadium hydroxide in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 282530 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for vanadium hydroxide depends on the product's details: 2825.30.10 (Divanadium pentaoxide (vanadium pentoxide)), 2825.30.90 (Other vanadium oxides and hydroxides).