Heading · Chapter 28
2801: Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine
3 subheadings make up heading 2801 in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU Free – 5.5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 4% 
Türkiye Free – 5.5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 3.2% 
USA Free – 5.5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 2.3% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 7.2% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 1.8% 
Argentina Free – 7.2% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 1.4% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 2% 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan Free – 2.5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 0.8% 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free – 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 3.8% 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines Subheadings 3
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$272kUS$272k+US$5m+US$32m+> US$141m
Exports: 114
- Chile: US$1.6bn
- Japan: US$354m
- Belgium: US$300m
- Canada: US$141m
- Israel: US$129m
- United States: US$103m
- Turkmenistan: US$75m
- Mexico: US$68m
- Jordan: US$63m
- Netherlands: US$41m
- United Kingdom: US$32m
- India: US$29m
- Laos: US$25m
- France: US$17m
- Italy: US$17m
- Türkiye: US$15m
- Germany: US$13m
- Colombia: US$12m
- China: US$12m
- Azerbaijan: US$11m
- South Africa: US$10m
- Brazil: US$9m
- South Korea: US$8m
- Austria: US$7m
- Thailand: US$7m
- Peru: US$6m
- Slovakia: US$6m
- Spain: US$5m
- Romania: US$5m
- Australia: US$3m
- Malaysia: US$3m
- Kuwait: US$3m
- Egypt: US$3m
- Poland: US$3m
- Saudi Arabia: US$2m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Kenya: US$2m
- Moldova: US$2m
- Russia: US$1m
- Portugal: US$985k
- Bulgaria: US$963k
- Ireland: US$846k
- Hungary: US$785k
- Denmark: US$649k
- Uruguay: US$582k
- Slovenia: US$577k
- Paraguay: US$563k
- Guatemala: US$525k
- Taiwan: US$492k
- Bangladesh: US$484k
- Iran: US$448k
- Uzbekistan: US$386k
- Switzerland: US$363k
- Czechia: US$307k
- Argentina: US$272k
- Indonesia: US$140k
- Dominican Republic: US$125k
- Trinidad & Tobago: US$114k
- Serbia: US$104k
- Greece: US$82k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$290kUS$290k+US$1m+US$12m+> US$139m
Imports: 208
- China: US$746m
- United States: US$436m
- Norway: US$435m
- India: US$352m
- Belgium: US$220m
- Netherlands: US$160m
- Italy: US$139m
- Germany: US$113m
- Brazil: US$80m
- United Kingdom: US$68m
- France: US$62m
- Canada: US$32m
- Mexico: US$29m
- Spain: US$26m
- Vietnam: US$21m
- South Korea: US$20m
- Singapore: US$19m
- Saudi Arabia: US$16m
- Japan: US$15m
- Taiwan: US$12m
- Türkiye: US$12m
- Ukraine: US$9m
- Australia: US$8m
- Dominican Republic: US$6m
- Hungary: US$6m
- Philippines: US$6m
- Poland: US$6m
- New Zealand: US$6m
- Switzerland: US$5m
- Malaysia: US$4m
- Guatemala: US$4m
- Russia: US$4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$3m
- Argentina: US$3m
- Austria: US$3m
- Uganda: US$3m
- Israel: US$3m
- Panama: US$3m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Costa Rica: US$2m
- El Salvador: US$2m
- Mozambique: US$2m
- Djibouti: US$2m
- Eswatini: US$2m
- Zambia: US$2m
- Portugal: US$2m
- Colombia: US$2m
- Finland: US$2m
- Senegal: US$2m
- Thailand: US$2m
- Kuwait: US$2m
- Ecuador: US$1m
- Kenya: US$1m
- Egypt: US$1m
- Morocco: US$1m
- Jamaica: US$1m
- Botswana: US$1m
- Romania: US$1m
- Zimbabwe: US$1m
- Sri Lanka: US$1m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chile | US$1.6bn | 50.9% |
| 2 | Japan | US$354m | 11.2% |
| 3 |  Belgium | US$300m | 9.5% |
| 4 | Canada | US$141m | 4.5% |
| 5 |  Israel | US$129m | 4.1% |
| 6 | United States | US$103m | 3.2% |
| 7 |  Turkmenistan | US$75m | 2.4% |
| 8 | Mexico | US$68m | 2.2% |
| 9 |  Jordan | US$63m | 2% |
| 10 |  Netherlands | US$41m | 1.3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$746m | 23.6% |
| 2 | United States | US$436m | 13.7% |
| 3 | Norway | US$435m | 13.7% |
| 4 |  India | US$352m | 11.1% |
| 5 | Belgium | US$220m | 6.9% |
| 6 | Netherlands | US$160m | 5.1% |
| 7 |  Italy | US$139m | 4.4% |
| 8 |  Germany | US$113m | 3.6% |
| 9 | Brazil | US$80m | 2.5% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | US$68m | 2.1% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 2801 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 2801 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5.5% (average 4%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 2801 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5.5%. 2 of them are duty-free.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 2801 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5.5% (average 2.3%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 2801 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 2801 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 2801 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 7.2%. 3 of them are duty-free.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 2801 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 7.2% (average 1.4%). 4 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 2801 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 2 of them are duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 2801 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 2801 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2.5%. 2 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 2801 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 2801 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 2801 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 2801 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 2801 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5% (average 3.8%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 2801 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
World trade in heading 2801 goods reached US$3.2bn in 2024, up 11.1% on 2023.
Chile was the largest exporter with 50.9% of the total, ahead of Japan.
China imported the most (US$746m).
The United Kingdom ranked 11th among 114 exporters with US$32m.
The United Kingdom imported US$68m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine?
Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine fall under HS heading 2801, part of chapter 28, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2801 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2801 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 5.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine?
Chile, with US$1.6bn in 2024 (50.9% of world exports).