Heading · Chapter 28
2819: Chromium oxides and hydroxides
Heading 2819 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 28, inorganic chemicals.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
EU 3.7% – 5.5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 4.9% 
Türkiye 3.7% – 5.5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 5% 
USA 3.7% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 9% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 3% 
Argentina Free – 9% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 3% 
Peru Free – 6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 2% 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Japan 3.3% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 2.5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$142kUS$142k+US$1m+US$29m+> US$69m
Exports: 65
- Kazakhstan: US$273m
- China: US$69m
- Germany: US$47m
- United States: US$42m
- Russia: US$33m
- India: US$30m
- Türkiye: US$29m
- South Africa: US$18m
- Japan: US$9m
- Spain: US$7m
- Italy: US$6m
- Estonia: US$3m
- France: US$2m
- South Korea: US$2m
- Netherlands: US$1m
- Colombia: US$1m
- Belgium: US$1m
- Taiwan: US$848k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$826k
- Canada: US$821k
- Slovakia: US$782k
- United Kingdom: US$724k
- Austria: US$311k
- Brazil: US$277k
- Australia: US$275k
- Saudi Arabia: US$242k
- Malaysia: US$202k
- Uruguay: US$200k
- Georgia: US$187k
- Denmark: US$165k
- Czechia: US$161k
- Poland: US$142k
- Finland: US$115k
- Singapore: US$88k
- Switzerland: US$85k
- Thailand: US$71k
- Peru: US$60k
- Sweden: US$56k
- Vietnam: US$56k
- Slovenia: US$53k
- Mexico: US$36k
- Greece: US$34k
- Luxembourg: US$31k
- Israel: US$29k
- Romania: US$26k
- Uzbekistan: US$16k
- Portugal: US$15k
- Morocco: US$12k
- Ireland: US$9k
- New Zealand: US$8k
- Argentina: US$8k
- United Arab Emirates: US$7k
- North Macedonia: US$6k
- Chile: US$4k
- Serbia: US$4k
- Lithuania: US$3k
- Kenya: US$3k
- Panama: US$2k
- Indonesia: US$1k
- Latvia: US$1k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$103kUS$103k+US$2m+US$11m+> US$27m
Imports: 138
- Estonia: US$115m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$90m
- Spain: US$36m
- China: US$31m
- United States: US$27m
- Brazil: US$26m
- United Kingdom: US$23m
- Germany: US$21m
- Japan: US$19m
- South Korea: US$18m
- Belgium: US$15m
- India: US$13m
- Australia: US$12m
- Italy: US$11m
- Mexico: US$11m
- New Zealand: US$9m
- Türkiye: US$8m
- Taiwan: US$7m
- Thailand: US$7m
- Russia: US$7m
- Netherlands: US$6m
- France: US$6m
- South Africa: US$5m
- Indonesia: US$5m
- Chile: US$5m
- Poland: US$5m
- Austria: US$4m
- Vietnam: US$3m
- Saudi Arabia: US$3m
- Canada: US$3m
- Malaysia: US$3m
- Romania: US$2m
- Pakistan: US$2m
- Switzerland: US$2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$2m
- Colombia: US$2m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Egypt: US$1m
- Argentina: US$1m
- Portugal: US$1m
- Israel: US$1m
- Morocco: US$1m
- Singapore: US$863k
- Sweden: US$683k
- Croatia: US$570k
- Peru: US$539k
- Philippines: US$523k
- Hungary: US$521k
- Finland: US$496k
- Slovakia: US$441k
- Ukraine: US$417k
- Bangladesh: US$411k
- Slovenia: US$370k
- Costa Rica: US$327k
- Denmark: US$250k
- Serbia: US$243k
- Bulgaria: US$234k
- Kenya: US$226k
- Lithuania: US$218k
- Greece: US$208k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kazakhstan | US$273m | 47% |
| 2 |  China | US$69m | 11.9% |
| 3 |  Germany | US$47m | 8.2% |
| 4 | United States | US$42m | 7.3% |
| 5 |  Russia | US$33m | 5.7% |
| 6 |  India | US$30m | 5.1% |
| 7 | Türkiye | US$29m | 4.9% |
| 8 |  South Africa | US$18m | 3.1% |
| 9 | Japan | US$9m | 1.5% |
| 10 |  Spain | US$7m | 1.2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Estonia | US$115m | 19.8% |
| 2 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$90m | 15.5% |
| 3 | Spain | US$36m | 6.2% |
| 4 | China | US$31m | 5.4% |
| 5 | United States | US$27m | 4.6% |
| 6 | Brazil | US$26m | 4.4% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$23m | 4% |
| 8 | Germany | US$21m | 3.7% |
| 9 | Japan | US$19m | 3.2% |
| 10 |  South Korea | US$18m | 3% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R1848 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 2819 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 2819 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 3.7% and 5.5%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 2819 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 3.7% and 5.5% (average 5%).
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 2819 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 3.7%.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 2819 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 2819 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 2819 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 9% (average 3%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 2819 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 9%. 2 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 2819 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 2%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 2819 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 2819 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 3.3%.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 2819 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 2.5%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 2819 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 2819 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 2819 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 2819 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 2819 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 2819 goods worth US$581m (+7.4% year on year).
The largest exporter was Kazakhstan (US$273m), followed by China.
The biggest buyer was Estonia, with imports of US$115m.
The United Kingdom ranked 22nd among 65 exporters with US$724k.
The United Kingdom imported US$23m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for chromium oxides and hydroxides?
Chromium oxides and hydroxides fall under HS heading 2819, part of chapter 28, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on chromium oxides and hydroxides in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2819 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 chromium oxides and hydroxides in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2819 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 3.7% to 5.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most chromium oxides and hydroxides?
Kazakhstan, with US$273m in 2024 (47% of world exports).