HS code for silicates

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “silicates” points to heading 2839: silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates. 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.

The UK Global Tariff divides 2839 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 2839 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 2839 into 9 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 25% and 50% (average 35.6%).