HS Code 2511
Natural Barium Sulphate and Carbonate
HS code 2511 covers natural barium sulphate (barytes) and natural barium carbonate (witherite), used heavily in drilling muds and chemical manufacturing.
4-digit Section VFCL
HS Code 2511 — Natural Barium Sulphate and Carbonate
This code covers natural barium minerals: barytes (sulphate) and witherite (carbonate). They are used as weighting agents in oil drilling fluids, fillers in paint, and in the glass industry.
What's included
- Natural barytes
- Witherite
- Ground barium sulphate
- Unground barium carbonate
What's excluded
- Barium oxide → use
2816(Chemically defined oxide.) - Synthetic barium sulphate → use
2833(Precipitated barium sulphate is a chemical product.)
Common examples
- Drilling grade barytes powder
- Natural witherite lumps
- Barytes for high-density concrete
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary use of barytes in shipping?
It is mainly used as a weighting agent in drilling mud for oil and gas exploration due to its high density.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Specific Gravity (SG) is a key commercial metric for barytes shipments.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: India, China, Morocco
- Top importers: United States, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
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Key takeaway
Barytes is a critical mineral for the energy sector, valued for its high specific gravity.
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