Heading · Chapter 28
2816: Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium; oxides, hydroxides and peroxides, of strontium or barium
2 subheadings make up heading 2816 in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU 4.1% – 5.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 4.8% 
Türkiye 4.1% – 5.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 4.8% 
USA 2% – 4.2% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3.1% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 7% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 3.5% 
Brazil Free – 9% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 2.3% 
Argentina Free – 9% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 1.1% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan 3.3% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 2.5% – 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 3.8% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 8 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$137kUS$137k+US$3m+US$22m+> US$53m
Exports: 64
- China: US$54m
- Russia: US$53m
- Netherlands: US$32m
- Austria: US$26m
- Germany: US$22m
- Israel: US$22m
- Japan: US$22m
- Mexico: US$18m
- United States: US$18m
- United Arab Emirates: US$7m
- India: US$6m
- France: US$4m
- Sweden: US$4m
- Portugal: US$4m
- United Kingdom: US$3m
- Slovakia: US$2m
- Italy: US$2m
- Spain: US$2m
- Belgium: US$1m
- South Korea: US$1m
- Singapore: US$1m
- Australia: US$568k
- Brazil: US$448k
- Ireland: US$403k
- Norway: US$370k
- Finland: US$300k
- Switzerland: US$284k
- Canada: US$187k
- Slovenia: US$153k
- Estonia: US$137k
- Türkiye: US$133k
- Poland: US$123k
- Colombia: US$119k
- Taiwan: US$109k
- South Africa: US$107k
- Czechia: US$100k
- Luxembourg: US$77k
- Thailand: US$72k
- Malaysia: US$72k
- Zimbabwe: US$71k
- Guatemala: US$69k
- Costa Rica: US$46k
- Kazakhstan: US$44k
- Indonesia: US$37k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$33k
- North Korea: US$16k
- Chile: US$12k
- Denmark: US$11k
- New Zealand: US$10k
- Hungary: US$9k
- Croatia: US$8k
- Romania: US$2k
- Jordan: US$1k
- Ukraine: US$900
- Kenya: US$700
- Latvia: US$300
- Bulgaria: US$200
- Peru: US$200
- Cambodia: US$100
- Mozambique: US$100
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$166kUS$166k+US$1m+US$6m+> US$18m
Imports: 141
- China: US$40m
- Italy: US$30m
- United States: US$28m
- South Korea: US$25m
- Germany: US$18m
- Portugal: US$16m
- Canada: US$13m
- Japan: US$11m
- France: US$10m
- India: US$9m
- Mexico: US$8m
- Saudi Arabia: US$7m
- United Kingdom: US$7m
- Singapore: US$6m
- Türkiye: US$5m
- Spain: US$5m
- Russia: US$5m
- Indonesia: US$4m
- Austria: US$4m
- Netherlands: US$4m
- Brazil: US$4m
- Switzerland: US$3m
- Taiwan: US$3m
- Thailand: US$3m
- Vietnam: US$3m
- Sweden: US$3m
- Denmark: US$2m
- Belgium: US$2m
- Slovenia: US$2m
- Finland: US$2m
- Malaysia: US$2m
- Ireland: US$2m
- Norway: US$2m
- Bangladesh: US$2m
- Poland: US$1m
- South Africa: US$1m
- Australia: US$1m
- Egypt: US$998k
- Czechia: US$877k
- Panama: US$873k
- Liberia: US$865k
- Morocco: US$843k
- Peru: US$833k
- Pakistan: US$816k
- Greece: US$707k
- Guatemala: US$476k
- Bulgaria: US$470k
- United Arab Emirates: US$457k
- Montenegro: US$455k
- Jamaica: US$449k
- Hungary: US$412k
- Oman: US$409k
- Philippines: US$400k
- North Macedonia: US$346k
- Algeria: US$342k
- Ecuador: US$310k
- Estonia: US$309k
- Argentina: US$295k
- Malta: US$287k
- New Zealand: US$282k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$54m | 17.7% |
| 2 |  Russia | US$53m | 17.3% |
| 3 |  Netherlands | US$32m | 10.5% |
| 4 |  Austria | US$26m | 8.5% |
| 5 |  Germany | US$22m | 7.1% |
| 6 |  Israel | US$22m | 7.1% |
| 7 | Japan | US$22m | 7% |
| 8 | Mexico | US$18m | 5.9% |
| 9 | United States | US$18m | 5.8% |
| 10 |  United Arab Emirates | US$7m | 2.2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$40m | 12.9% |
| 2 |  Italy | US$30m | 9.7% |
| 3 | United States | US$28m | 9.3% |
| 4 |  South Korea | US$25m | 8.2% |
| 5 | Germany | US$18m | 5.8% |
| 6 |  Portugal | US$16m | 5.2% |
| 7 | Canada | US$13m | 4.1% |
| 8 | Japan | US$11m | 3.5% |
| 9 |  France | US$10m | 3.2% |
| 10 |  India | US$9m | 2.8% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 2816 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 2816 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 4.1% and 5.5% (average 4.8%).
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 2816 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 4.1% and 5.5%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 2816 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 4.2% (average 3.1%).
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 2816 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 2816 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 7% (average 3.5%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 2816 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 9%. 3 of them are duty-free.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 2816 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 9% (average 1.1%). 7 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 2816 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 2816 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 2816 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 3.3%.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 2816 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 2.5% and 5% (average 3.8%).
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 2816 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 2816 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 2816 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 2816 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 2816 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
World trade in heading 2816 goods reached US$307m in 2024, up 6.2% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 17.7% of the total, ahead of Russia.
China imported the most (US$40m).
The United Kingdom ranked 15th among 64 exporters with US$3m.
The United Kingdom imported US$7m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium; oxides, hydroxides and peroxides, of strontium or barium?
Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium; oxides, hydroxides and peroxides, of strontium or barium fall under HS heading 2816, part of chapter 28, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2816 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 hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2816 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4.1% to 5.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium?
China, with US$54m in 2024 (17.7% of world exports).