Heading · Chapter 28
2806: Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid); chlorosulphuric acid
Heading 2806 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 28, inorganic chemicals.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 5.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 5.5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA Free – 4.2% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 2.1% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 7.2% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 4.2% 
Argentina Free – 7.2% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 5% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 3% 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free – 2.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 1.3% 
Taiwan 2.5% – 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$212kUS$212k+US$3m+US$15m+> US$34m
Exports: 108
- Germany: US$72m
- Canada: US$59m
- Belgium: US$34m
- Japan: US$34m
- United States: US$27m
- Austria: US$21m
- Netherlands: US$19m
- Hungary: US$17m
- Spain: US$16m
- China: US$15m
- India: US$15m
- Taiwan: US$14m
- France: US$9m
- Poland: US$9m
- South Korea: US$8m
- Switzerland: US$7m
- Saudi Arabia: US$6m
- Peru: US$6m
- Slovakia: US$5m
- Italy: US$5m
- Colombia: US$4m
- Portugal: US$4m
- Singapore: US$4m
- Romania: US$4m
- United Kingdom: US$4m
- Czechia: US$4m
- Egypt: US$3m
- Russia: US$3m
- Norway: US$3m
- Sweden: US$3m
- Slovenia: US$3m
- Türkiye: US$2m
- Uruguay: US$2m
- Finland: US$2m
- South Africa: US$2m
- Malaysia: US$2m
- Australia: US$2m
- Thailand: US$1m
- Pakistan: US$1m
- Israel: US$1m
- Ireland: US$1m
- Argentina: US$916k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$846k
- Iran: US$799k
- Denmark: US$692k
- Kazakhstan: US$629k
- Kuwait: US$566k
- Greece: US$561k
- Bulgaria: US$449k
- Mexico: US$357k
- Lithuania: US$321k
- United Arab Emirates: US$227k
- North Macedonia: US$212k
- Morocco: US$188k
- Brazil: US$170k
- Serbia: US$135k
- Croatia: US$125k
- Kenya: US$101k
- Paraguay: US$97k
- Nigeria: US$87k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$283kUS$283k+US$1m+US$6m+> US$17m
Imports: 202
- United States: US$73m
- France: US$40m
- Germany: US$38m
- Belgium: US$24m
- China: US$18m
- Taiwan: US$17m
- South Korea: US$15m
- Italy: US$13m
- Canada: US$13m
- Netherlands: US$13m
- Switzerland: US$9m
- Austria: US$8m
- Singapore: US$8m
- Denmark: US$8m
- Poland: US$8m
- Hungary: US$7m
- Czechia: US$7m
- Ireland: US$6m
- Spain: US$6m
- Sweden: US$6m
- Mexico: US$6m
- Japan: US$5m
- Ukraine: US$5m
- Romania: US$5m
- Serbia: US$4m
- Chile: US$4m
- Malaysia: US$4m
- United Kingdom: US$4m
- Kuwait: US$4m
- Brazil: US$4m
- Bulgaria: US$3m
- Kazakhstan: US$3m
- Nigeria: US$2m
- Bahrain: US$2m
- Greece: US$2m
- Slovakia: US$2m
- Azerbaijan: US$2m
- Norway: US$2m
- Israel: US$2m
- Australia: US$2m
- Indonesia: US$2m
- New Zealand: US$2m
- Guinea: US$2m
- Türkiye: US$1m
- India: US$1m
- Côte d’Ivoire: US$1m
- South Africa: US$1m
- Vietnam: US$1m
- Croatia: US$1m
- Portugal: US$1m
- Thailand: US$1m
- Angola: US$1m
- Kenya: US$1m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$1m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$1m
- Peru: US$1m
- Guatemala: US$1m
- Nicaragua: US$1m
- Ecuador: US$968k
- Lithuania: US$948k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | US$72m | 15.6% |
| 2 | Canada | US$59m | 12.7% |
| 3 |  Belgium | US$34m | 7.3% |
| 4 | Japan | US$34m | 7.3% |
| 5 | United States | US$27m | 5.9% |
| 6 |  Austria | US$21m | 4.5% |
| 7 |  Netherlands | US$19m | 4.1% |
| 8 |  Hungary | US$17m | 3.6% |
| 9 |  Spain | US$16m | 3.4% |
| 10 |  China | US$15m | 3.3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$73m | 15.6% |
| 2 |  France | US$40m | 8.6% |
| 3 | Germany | US$38m | 8.2% |
| 4 | Belgium | US$24m | 5.1% |
| 5 | China | US$18m | 4% |
| 6 | Taiwan | US$17m | 3.7% |
| 7 |  South Korea | US$15m | 3.3% |
| 8 |  Italy | US$13m | 2.8% |
| 9 | Canada | US$13m | 2.8% |
| 10 | Netherlands | US$13m | 2.8% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 2806 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 2806 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 5.5%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 2806 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 5.5%.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 2806 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 4.2%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 2806 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 2806 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 2806 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 7.2% (average 4.2%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 2806 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 7.2%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 2806 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 3%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 2806 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 2806 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.5% (average 1.3%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 2806 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.5% and 5%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 2806 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 2806 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 2806 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 2806 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 2806 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 2806 goods worth US$464m (−12.7% year on year).
The largest exporter was Germany (US$72m), followed by Canada.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$73m.
The United Kingdom ranked 25th among 108 exporters with US$4m.
The United Kingdom imported US$4m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid); chlorosulphuric acid?
Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid); chlorosulphuric acid fall under HS heading 2806, part of chapter 28, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on hydrogen chloride in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2806 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 hydrogen chloride in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2806 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most hydrogen chloride?
Germany, with US$72m in 2024 (15.6% of world exports).