Heading 2801

Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine

4 declarable lines

Heading 2801 covers the elemental halogens chlorine, iodine, fluorine and bromine. It has dedicated lines for chlorine and iodine, and a shared line for fluorine and bromine that is split by element.

Products in this heading

Chlorine gas for water treatment
Elemental iodine crystals
Elemental bromine liquid
Elemental fluorine gas
Iodine flakes
Chlorine cylinders

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the product is an elemental halogen, not an acid, salt, oxide or bleach.
Identify which element is present: chlorine, iodine, fluorine or bromine.
For chlorine use 2801.10.00.00; for iodine use 2801.20.00.00.
For fluorine or bromine use the 2801.30 lines, split by element.
Check that no other substance is added that changes the classification.

Often confused with

Hydrochloric acid (hydrogen chloride)
It is a hydrogen chloride acid, not elemental chlorine.
Heading 2806
Sodium hypochlorite bleach
It is a hypochlorite compound, not elemental chlorine.
Heading 2828
Potassium iodide
It is an iodide salt, not elemental iodine.
Heading 2827
Sodium fluoride
It is a fluoride salt, not elemental fluorine.
Heading 2826

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for chlorine?

Elemental chlorine is classified under 2801.10.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is Free.

What is the duty on bromine?

Elemental bromine is classified under 2801.30.20.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is 5.5%.

How do I classify fluorine?

Elemental fluorine is classified under 2801.30.10.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is 3.7%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.