HS Code 2804Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals
11 six-digit codes · Heading 4 of 50 in Chapter 28 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2804 is the group for hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals sold as plain elements. Use this page to pick the right six-digit code and to find who trades these products.
No heading in Chapter 28 is cut finer than 2804. Its 11 six-digit codes, 280410 to 280490, are the most any single heading in the chapter carries — “Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals” is where this chapter gets specific. The heading is number 4 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 2804
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 280410 | Hydrogen |
| 280421 | Gases, rare; argon |
| 280429 | Gases, rare; other than argon |
| 280430 | Nitrogen |
| 280440 | Oxygen |
| 280450 | Boron; tellurium |
| 280461 | Silicon; containing by weight not less than 99.99% of silicon |
| 280469 | Silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silicon |
| 280470 | Phosphorus |
| 280480 | Arsenic |
| 280490 | Selenium |
What HS code 2804 covers
This heading holds simple elements in their pure form. Three of them are common gases: hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen. Next come the rare gases, such as argon. The rest are solid elements: silicon, boron, tellurium, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium.
A heading is a short group label. The six-digit subheadings under it name the exact product. In some markets people call this the HSN code 2804. It is the same heading.
Hydrogen, argon, nitrogen, oxygen and silicon in plain words
Most buyers search by product name, not by number. Here is what each line means in everyday terms.
- 280410 is for hydrogen on its own.
- 280421 is for argon, the one rare gas with its own line.
- 280429 is the catch-all line for every other rare gas.
- 280430 is for nitrogen and 280440 is for oxygen.
- 280450 is shared by two elements, boron and tellurium.
- 280461 and 280469 both cover silicon. They differ only by purity.
- 280470, 280480 and 280490 are for phosphorus, arsenic and selenium, one element per line.
How to choose the right 2804 code
Start with the form of the product. This heading is for the element itself. Compounds, mixtures and solutions usually belong in a neighbouring heading.
For rare gases, ask one question: is it argon? If yes, use 280421. If it is any other rare gas, use 280429.
For silicon, read the purity on the specification sheet. The tariff text sets a purity limit. Silicon at or above that limit goes in 280461. Silicon below it goes in 280469.
Some look-alike products sit in other headings. Hydrides, nitrides, silicides and borides are in 2850. Carbon and carbon blacks are in 2803.
If you still cannot decide, describe your product in the classifier and compare the result with the descriptions above.
From six digits to national tariff lines
The first six digits come from the World Customs Organization. So 280410 means hydrogen in every country that uses the system. Many countries then add more digits to build their own tariff lines. A customs filing may therefore show a longer number that starts with 280410.
Duty depends on the national code and the destination country. The six-digit code alone does not set it. To check your own product, try the HS code classifier.
HS code 2804 export data with importer names
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. 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. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
To begin, pick the subheading that matches your gas or element. Then open the import data, export data, buyer data or supplier data pages.
Related
- Chapter 28 inorganic chemicals
- HS 2853 liquid air and compressed air
- HS 2814 ammonia
- HS 2847 hydrogen peroxide
- HS 2850 hydrides, nitrides and silicides
- HS 2810 oxides of boron and boric acids
- HS 2801 fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine
- HS 2803 carbon and carbon blacks
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Nearby headings in Chapter 28
- 2801Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine3 codes
- 2802Sulphur; sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur1 code
- 2803Carbon; carbon blacks and other forms of carbon n.e.c.1 code
- 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 2804?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 11 codes 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 2804: common questions
What is the HS code for hydrogen?
Hydrogen is classified under 280410, inside heading 2804. Your country may extend that code with extra digits.
What is HS code 2804?
It covers pure elements, from common gases to solids like selenium.
What is the HS code for argon and other rare gases?
Argon is 280421. Rare gases other than argon are 280429.
What is the HS code for nitrogen and oxygen gas?
Nitrogen is 280430 and oxygen is 280440. Liquid air and compressed air are different goods and fall under 2853.
How is silicon classified under 2804?
Silicon is split by purity. The higher-purity grade goes in 280461 and the lower-purity grade goes in 280469.
Is ammonia or hydrogen peroxide classified under 2804?
No. Ammonia is in heading 2814 and hydrogen peroxide is in heading 2847.
Is the HSN code 2804 the same in every country?
The heading and its six-digit codes match wherever the Harmonized System is used. Only the longer national lines can differ.
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