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HS code for chromium oxide and hydroxides
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “chromium oxide and hydroxides” points to heading 2819: chromium oxides and hydroxides. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
In the UK Global Tariff, 2819 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 2819 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 3.7% and 5.5% (average 4.9%).
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 2819 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 3.7% and 5.5%.
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 General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 9% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3% 
Argentina Free – 9% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 2% 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan 3.3% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 2.5% General (MFN) 3 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 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Questions and answers
What is the HS code for chromium oxide and hydroxides?
Chromium oxide and hydroxides are classified under 2819 (Chromium oxides and hydroxides) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.