HS Code 2519
Magnesite and Magnesium Oxides
HS code 2519 covers natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite), fused magnesia, dead-burned magnesia, and pure magnesium oxide for industrial use.
4-digit Section VFCL
HS Code 2519 — Magnesite and Magnesium Oxides
This category covers natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite) and magnesium oxides. These materials are critical for manufacturing refractory bricks for furnaces, cement additives, and chemicals.
What's included
- Natural magnesite
- Fused magnesia
- Dead-burned magnesia
- Sintered magnesia
- Light/heavy magnesium oxide
What's excluded
- Cultured crystals → use
3824(Synthetic cultured magnesium oxide crystals use Chapter 38.) - Pharmaceutical magnesia → use
3004(Pre-packaged medicines for human use move to Chapter 30.)
Common examples
- Natural magnesium carbonate powder
- Dead-burned magnesia granules
- Pure fused magnesia blocks
- Industrial grade magnesium oxide
Frequently asked questions
What is 'dead-burned' magnesia?
It is magnesite heated to very high temperatures (1500C+) to create a stable, chemically unreactive material used for furnace linings.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 3.7%
- Documentation: Specify purity levels on the invoice to avoid confusion with pharmaceutical grades.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Turkey, Greece, Russia
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Japan, India
Related HS codes
Key takeaway
Covers both natural carbonate and the high-temperature processed oxides used in heavy industry.
Related HS codes
Tired of HS code lookups?
CargoMode extracts HS codes directly from commercial invoices, packing lists, and CMRs — no manual lookup, no transcription errors.