HS Code 2802Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur
1 six-digit code · Heading 2 of 50 in Chapter 28 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2802 is the customs heading for sulphur (sulfur) in fine, processed forms. Use this page to check what the heading covers, tell it apart from nearby sulphur headings, and find shipment records.
Heading 2802does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur” classify at the single six-digit code 280200. The heading is number 2 of 50 in Chapter 28, Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes, which runs to 180 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2802
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 280200 | Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur |
What HS code 2802 covers
This heading is for sulphur that has been processed into a fine form. The US spelling, sulfur, points to the same goods.
Sublimed sulphur is made by heating sulphur into vapour and cooling it into a very fine powder. Precipitated sulphur is made by a chemical reaction in a liquid, and it also ends up as a fine powder. Colloidal sulphur has tiny particles spread through a liquid or paste.
Sulphur is a chemical element, so it sits with other non-metals and inorganic compounds in Chapter 28 inorganic chemicals. Some sites call this level sub chapter 2802, but the correct term is heading. If you are not sure your goods match one of the forms above, test them with the HS code classifier before you declare them.
HS 280200 and the HSN code 2802
You only need one number here: 280200. The first digits, 2802, name the heading. The final 00 shows that the international system makes no further split.
India calls its version the HSN code. The HSN code 2802 starts with the same digits as the world system. Many countries add extra digits after the sixth for their own tariffs. Those extra digits come from national rules, not from the HS, so always check the tariff of the country you ship to or from.
2802 vs related sulphur headings
Many chemical names start with “sulph”, which makes it easy to pick the wrong heading. A simple rule helps. This heading is for the element itself. Compounds that contain sulphur go elsewhere.
- Sulphuric acid and oleum are not sulphur. They belong to heading 2807.
- Sulphides of non-metals, including commercial phosphorus trisulphide, go to heading 2813.
- Other sulphides and polysulphides go to heading 2830.
- Sulphites and thiosulphates go to heading 2832.
- Sulphates, alums and persulphates go to heading 2833.
Who imports HS 2802 sulphur?
Sulphur import data and sulphur export data answer the practical questions. Who buys it? Who supplies it? Which markets move it? EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
To go further, open the import data or export data pages. For company names, use the buyer data and supplier data pages. These customs shipment records help you find sulphur buyers and suppliers without guessing.
Other headings in Chapter 28
The heading just before this one is 2801, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine. The one just after is 2803, carbon and carbon blacks. For a wider tariff classification view, browse all HS code chapters or go back to the Chapter 28 page.
Nearby headings in Chapter 28
- 2801Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine3 codes
- 2803Carbon; carbon blacks and other forms of carbon n.e.c.1 code
- 2804Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals11 codes
- 2805Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium…5 codes
- 2806Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid); chlorosulphuric acid2 codes
- 2807Sulphuric acid; oleum1 code
- 2808Nitric acid; sulphonitric acids1 code
- 2809Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or…2 codes
- 2810Oxides of boron; boric acids1 code
- 2811Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in…6 codes
- 2812Halides and halide oxides of non-metals9 codes
- 2813Sulphides of non-metals; commercial phosphorus trisulphide2 codes
Who ships under 2802?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, chapters 28–38.
HS Code 2802: common questions
What is HS 2802?
The only code under it is 280200.
What is the HSN code for sublimed or precipitated colloidal sulphur?
The HSN code starts with 2802, the same as the HS heading. The six-digit code is 280200.
Under which chapter does HS 2802 fall?
It falls under Chapter 28, which covers inorganic chemicals.
Is sulphuric acid classified under 2802?
No. Sulphuric acid and oleum are classified under heading 2807.
What is the difference between HS 2802 and 2807?
2802 is the element sulphur in fine forms. 2807 is sulphuric acid, a chemical made from sulphur.
Where are sulphides and sulphates classified?
Sulphides of non-metals go to 2813 and other sulphides to 2830. Sulphites go to 2832 and sulphates go to 2833.
Where can I see who imports sulphur under this heading?
Use the import data and buyer data pages on EximDataX and search by the heading code. They lead you to the shipment records for this product.
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