HS code 281219: Chlorides and Chloride Oxides
- Covers:
- Halides and halide oxides of non-metals not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 281211 (Chlorides and chloride oxides — Carbonyl…); 281212 (Chlorides and chloride oxides — Phosphorus…); 281213 (Chlorides and chloride oxides — Phosphorus…); and others.
- Listed US duty:
- 3.7% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Halides and halide oxides of non-metals : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Other
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What 281219 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Halides and halide oxides of non-metals › Chlorides and chloride oxides › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 2812 (halides and halide oxides of non-metals). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 281211 Chlorides and chloride oxides — Carbonyl dichloride (phosgene)
- 281212 Chlorides and chloride oxides — Phosphorus oxychloride
- 281213 Chlorides and chloride oxides — Phosphorus trichloride
- 281214 Chlorides and chloride oxides — Phosphorus pentachloride
- 281215 Chlorides and chloride oxides — Sulphur monochloride
- 281216 Chlorides and chloride oxides — Sulphur dichloride
- 281217 Chlorides and chloride oxides — Thionyl chloride
- 281290 Other
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 2812 Halides and halide oxides of non-metals: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
3.7%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 281219
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Common questions
- What is HS code 281219?
- Halides and halide oxides of non-metals : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Other
- What duty rates apply to 281219?
- Listed duty rates range from 3.7% across 1 country rate.
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