Product classification
HS code for Vanadium oxide: 2825.30
Vanadium oxides and hydroxides.
Classification of vanadium oxide under HS 2825.30
Vanadium oxides and hydroxides are classified under HS code 2825.30. This classification falls within Chapter 28, which covers inorganic chemicals and precious metal compounds. Heading 2825 is dedicated to hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts, as well as other inorganic bases and other metal oxides, hydroxides, and peroxides. Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) is the most common commercial form of vanadium oxide and is the primary substance intended for this code. The classification is determined by the chemical purity and the fact that it is a separate chemically defined compound. Vanadium oxides are critical industrial chemicals used primarily as catalysts in the contact process for sulfuric acid production and as intermediates in the metallurgical production of ferrovanadium. The HS code 2825.30 specifically isolates vanadium compounds from those of other metals like antimony or nickel, which have their own subheadings within the same group.
- Covers
- Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5)
- Vanadium trioxide (V2O3)
- Vanadium dioxide (VO2)
- Vanadium hydroxides
- High-purity vanadium oxide powders
- Catalyst-grade vanadium oxides
- Also under 2825.30
- Largo Resources vanadium pentoxide
- Bushveld Minerals vanadium oxides
- EVRAZ vanadium products
Codes often confused with 2825.30
Common mistake. Vanadium oxide is often misclassified under HS code 2615, which covers niobium, tantalum, vanadium, or zirconium ores and concentrates. The distinction lies in the level of processing; 2615 is for crude minerals, while 2825.30 is for refined chemical products. It may also be confused with vanadates (salts of vanadium oxoanions) which are classified under HS code 2841.90. If the product is a prepared catalyst with a vanadium oxide base, it should be classified under 3815.
Top exporters and importers of HS 282530 (the code used for vanadium oxide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 282530 (the code used for vanadium oxide) 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 oxide.
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 oxide
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 oxide
What is the HS code for Vanadium oxide?
The HS code for Vanadium oxide is 282530 (Vanadium oxides and hydroxides). The HS code for vanadium oxides and hydroxides is 2825.30.
How do I classify Vanadium oxide for customs?
Vanadium oxide is classified under HS code 282530 — Vanadium oxides and hydroxides. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is ferrovanadium classified under this code?
No, ferrovanadium is an alloy of iron and vanadium and is classified under HS code 7202.92 in the section for iron and steel.
Which countries are the top exporters of vanadium oxide (HS 282530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 282530 (the code used for vanadium oxide) 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 oxide (HS 282530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 282530 (the code used for vanadium oxide) 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 oxide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 282530 for Vanadium 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 vanadium oxide in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 282530 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for vanadium oxide depends on the product's details: 2825.30.10 (Divanadium pentaoxide (vanadium pentoxide)), 2825.30.90 (Other vanadium oxides and hydroxides).