Heading · Chapter 28
2821: Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70 % or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3
2 subheadings make up heading 2821 in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals).
Duty rates compared
UK 4% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 4.6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 4.6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA 3.7% – 5.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 4.6% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 9% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
Argentina Free – 9% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan 3.3% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan 2.5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free 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$214kUS$214k+US$4m+US$18m+> US$37m
Exports: 111
- China: US$382m
- Germany: US$257m
- United States: US$46m
- Italy: US$37m
- Japan: US$37m
- India: US$33m
- Brazil: US$30m
- South Korea: US$23m
- Spain: US$23m
- Belgium: US$21m
- France: US$18m
- Taiwan: US$12m
- Honduras: US$12m
- Netherlands: US$10m
- Colombia: US$10m
- United Kingdom: US$9m
- Austria: US$9m
- Canada: US$7m
- Czechia: US$7m
- Poland: US$7m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$7m
- South Africa: US$7m
- Egypt: US$6m
- Uzbekistan: US$5m
- Norway: US$5m
- Vietnam: US$4m
- Sweden: US$4m
- Türkiye: US$3m
- Denmark: US$2m
- Kazakhstan: US$2m
- Saudi Arabia: US$1m
- Switzerland: US$1m
- Malaysia: US$1m
- Russia: US$1m
- Romania: US$899k
- Indonesia: US$891k
- Singapore: US$842k
- Slovenia: US$796k
- Finland: US$631k
- United Arab Emirates: US$535k
- Guatemala: US$530k
- Mexico: US$528k
- Thailand: US$474k
- Lithuania: US$463k
- New Zealand: US$405k
- Greece: US$343k
- El Salvador: US$318k
- Uruguay: US$299k
- Australia: US$293k
- Bangladesh: US$279k
- Luxembourg: US$260k
- Hungary: US$243k
- Costa Rica: US$217k
- Kenya: US$214k
- Portugal: US$179k
- Philippines: US$175k
- Bulgaria: US$175k
- Estonia: US$152k
- Tunisia: US$126k
- Morocco: US$124k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$620kUS$620k+US$3m+US$14m+> US$32m
Imports: 186
- United States: US$238m
- China: US$102m
- United Kingdom: US$34m
- India: US$32m
- Italy: US$32m
- Germany: US$32m
- Netherlands: US$32m
- Russia: US$31m
- France: US$30m
- Mexico: US$29m
- Canada: US$28m
- Spain: US$27m
- Belgium: US$26m
- South Korea: US$23m
- Australia: US$21m
- Poland: US$20m
- Vietnam: US$17m
- Türkiye: US$15m
- South Africa: US$14m
- Malaysia: US$13m
- Brazil: US$13m
- Indonesia: US$10m
- Japan: US$10m
- Saudi Arabia: US$10m
- Thailand: US$10m
- Pakistan: US$8m
- Philippines: US$8m
- Taiwan: US$8m
- United Arab Emirates: US$7m
- Morocco: US$6m
- Sweden: US$5m
- Kazakhstan: US$5m
- Colombia: US$5m
- Austria: US$5m
- Portugal: US$5m
- Chile: US$5m
- Norway: US$5m
- Argentina: US$4m
- Greece: US$4m
- Denmark: US$4m
- Ireland: US$4m
- Switzerland: US$4m
- Slovenia: US$4m
- Egypt: US$4m
- Czechia: US$4m
- New Zealand: US$3m
- Romania: US$3m
- Nigeria: US$3m
- Kenya: US$3m
- Ukraine: US$3m
- Bangladesh: US$3m
- Peru: US$3m
- Guatemala: US$3m
- Israel: US$3m
- Finland: US$3m
- Iraq: US$2m
- Tanzania: US$2m
- Algeria: US$2m
- Costa Rica: US$2m
- Sri Lanka: US$2m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$382m | 36.4% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$257m | 24.4% |
| 3 | United States | US$46m | 4.4% |
| 4 |  Italy | US$37m | 3.5% |
| 5 | Japan | US$37m | 3.5% |
| 6 |  India | US$33m | 3.1% |
| 7 | Brazil | US$30m | 2.9% |
| 8 |  South Korea | US$23m | 2.2% |
| 9 |  Spain | US$23m | 2.2% |
| 10 |  Belgium | US$21m | 2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$238m | 22.7% |
| 2 | China | US$102m | 9.7% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | US$34m | 3.3% |
| 4 | India | US$32m | 3.1% |
| 5 | Italy | US$32m | 3.1% |
| 6 | Germany | US$32m | 3% |
| 7 |  Netherlands | US$32m | 3% |
| 8 |  Russia | US$31m | 3% |
| 9 |  France | US$30m | 2.8% |
| 10 | Mexico | US$29m | 2.7% |
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.
- Tariff change · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R2163 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 2821 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 4%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 2821 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 4.6%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 2821 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 4.6%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 2821 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 3.7% and 5.5% (average 4.6%).
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 2821 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 2821 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 2821 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 9%. 3 of them are duty-free.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 2821 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 9% (average 4.5%). 3 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 2821 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 2821 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 2821 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 3.3%.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 2821 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is 2.5%.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 2821 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 2821 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 2821 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 2821 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 2821 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
World trade in heading 2821 goods reached US$1.1bn in 2024, up 6.7% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 36.4% of the total, ahead of Germany.
The United States imported the most (US$238m).
The United Kingdom ranked 16th among 111 exporters with US$9m.
The United Kingdom imported US$34m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70 % or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3?
Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70 % or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3 fall under HS heading 2821, part of chapter 28, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on iron oxides and hydroxides in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2821 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on iron oxides and hydroxides in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2821 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4.6%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most iron oxides and hydroxides?
China, with US$382m in 2024 (36.4% of world exports).