HS Code 2808
Nitric and Sulphonitric Acids
HS code 2808 covers nitric acid and sulphonitric acids, essential corrosive chemicals used for fertiliser manufacturing, metal refining, and explosives producti
HS Code 2808 — Nitric and Sulphonitric Acids
This code covers nitric acid and sulphonitric acids, which are highly corrosive mineral acids. These substances are primarily used in the production of nitrogen-based fertilisers, explosives, and for metal etching or cleaning in industrial processes.
What's included
- Fuming nitric acid
- Sulphonitric acid (mixture of nitric and sulphuric)
- Technical grade nitric acid
What's excluded
- Sulphuric acid → use
2807(Pure sulphuric acid is classified under its own heading in 2807.)
Common examples
- Aqueuous nitric acid 68%
- Red fuming nitric acid (RFNA)
- Mixed acid for nitration
Frequently asked questions
Is nitric acid a hazardous material for shipping?
Yes, it is a Class 8 corrosive substance and often carries a Class 5.1 subsidiary risk if it is a strong oxidiser.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5.5%
- Documentation: Requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and specific dangerous goods declaration for sea or air freight.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: Germany, United States, South Korea
- Top importers: Belgium, India, Brazil
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Key takeaway
Nitric acid is a strictly regulated corrosive chemical vital for the fertiliser and explosives industries.
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