Heading 2812

Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals

11 declarable lines

Heading 2812 covers halides and halide oxides of nonmetals, such as phosphorus chlorides, sulfur chlorides, phosgene, thionyl chloride and sulfur hexafluoride. The heading is split first into chlorides and chloride oxides under 2812.11 through 2812.19, then into other products under 2812.90. Most declarable lines carry a 3.7% general (MFN) rate, while phosphorous pentachloride is Free.

Products in this heading

Carbonyl dichloride (phosgene)
Phosphorous oxychloride
Phosphorous trichloride
Phosphorous pentachloride
Sulfur monochloride
Thionyl chloride
Arsenic trichloride
Sulfur hexafluoride

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the compound is a halide or halide oxide of a nonmetal, not a metal chloride or an elemental halogen.
Identify the exact chemical; phosphorus, sulfur, arsenic and thionyl compounds have dedicated lines.
Decide whether the product is a chloride or chloride oxide (2812.11 to 2812.19) or another halide product (2812.90).
Use the residual line 2812.19.00.90 for other chlorides or chloride oxides and 2812.90.00.90 for other products.
Check the named special lines first, such as sulfur hexafluoride under 2812.90.00.10.

Often confused with

Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid)
Covered as hydrogen chloride, not as a nonmetal halide in heading 2812.
Heading 2806
Chlorine gas
Elemental halogen is classified in heading 2801.
Heading 2801
Calcium chloride
Metal chlorides are classified in heading 2827.
Heading 2827
Diphosphorus pentaoxide
Nonmetal oxygen compound without halogen is in heading 2809.
Heading 2809
Phosphorus trisulfide
Sulfides of nonmetals are in heading 2813, not halides.
Heading 2813

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for thionyl chloride?

Thionyl chloride is classified under 2812.17.00.00 and carries a general (MFN) rate of 3.7%.

What is the duty on sulfur hexafluoride?

Sulfur hexafluoride is classified under 2812.90.00.10 and carries a general (MFN) rate of 3.7%.

How do I classify phosphorous pentachloride?

Phosphorous pentachloride is classified under 2812.14.00.00 and its general (MFN) rate is Free.

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.