Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals — HTS 2812
Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals
Chapter 28 › Heading 2812
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2812 is a four-digit product category for halides and halide oxides of nonmetals. In plain language, it groups certain chemical compounds in which a nonmetal element is combined with a halogen, such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine; it also covers compounds that combine a nonmetal with a halogen and oxygen. The heading is not a single product code or duty rate.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, first confirm the product’s chemical identity and then follow the more detailed subheadings and statistical provisions under heading 2812. The specific code commonly depends on the material or chemical type, but classification can also depend on the compound’s composition, form, purity, and any legally relevant product description. Use the current HTSUS text, section and chapter notes, and the product’s technical documentation; obtain customs-broker or ruling support when the chemistry is unclear.
What to check
- Confirm the exact chemical name, formula, CAS Registry Number, and whether the product is a halide or halide oxide of a nonmetal.
- Check the current HTSUS structure below heading 2812 and compare every material- or type-specific subheading before selecting the eight-digit statistical code.
- Review the Safety Data Sheet, certificate of analysis, specification sheet, and commercial invoice for composition, concentration, and physical form.
- Do not classify by brand name, trade name, or intended use alone; verify that the chemical description matches the HTSUS wording and applicable chapter notes.
- Ask a customs broker or seek a binding classification ruling if the product is a mixture, solution, preparation, unusual compound, or could fit more than one provision.
HTS heading 2812 summary
Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals is a 4-digit product category containing 9 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2812.11.00.00 👉 | Carbonyl dichloride (phosgene) | 3.7% | Free | 25% |
| 2812.12.00.00 👉 | Phosphorous oxychloride | 3.7% | Free | 25% |
| 2812.13.00.00 👉 | Phosphorous trichloride | 3.7% | Free | 25% |
| 2812.14.00.00 👉 | Phosphorous pentachloride | Free | — | 25% |
| 2812.15.00.00 👉 | Sulfur monochloride | 3.7% | Free | 25% |
| 2812.16.00.00 👉 | Sulfur dichloride | 3.7% | Free | 25% |
| 2812.17.00.00 👉 | Thionyl chloride | 3.7% | Free | 25% |
| 2812.19.00 👉 | Other | 3.7% | Free | 25% |
| 2812.90.00 👉 | Other | 3.7% | Free | 25% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2812?
Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.