HS Code 2834
Nitrites and Nitrates
HS code 2834 involves nitrites and nitrates used as industrial oxidisers, meat preservatives, and in the manufacturing of pyrotechnics and explosives.
HS Code 2834 — Nitrites and Nitrates
This heading covers salts of nitrous and nitric acids. Nitrates are famous for their use in explosives and pyrotechnics, while nitrites are widely used in the food industry as meat preservatives and in metal surface treatments.
What's included
- Potassium nitrate
- Sodium nitrate
- Sodium nitrite
- Barium nitrate
- Magnesium nitrate
What's excluded
- Sodium nitrate fertiliser → use
3102(When sold as natural or mineral fertiliser.)
Common examples
- Potassium nitrate for solar thermal storage
- Sodium nitrite for curing meat
- Barium nitrate for green fireworks
- Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate
Frequently asked questions
Is potassium nitrate restricted?
Yes, many countries regulate it as an explosives precursor, requiring end-user declarations and specific import permits.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 3.0% - 5.5%
- Documentation: Clear differentiation between fertiliser grade and technical grade is required for duty exemption/application.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Chile, Germany, Norway
- Top importers: USA, India, Brazil, Netherlands
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Key takeaway
Highly sensitive chemicals due to dual-use potential in explosives; requires robust compliance documentation.
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