Australia HS Code

HS Code 280421: Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Rare gases : Argon in Australia

Q: Is HS code 280421 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 280421 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Australia extends it under HS-AU / AHECC.

Q: What system does Australia use to classify HS code 280421?

Australia classifies products under the Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC; locally Working Tariff), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 280421 in Australia?

The official source is https://www.abf.gov.au/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 280421 in Australia

Under Australia's Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (Working Tariff), HS Code 280421 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Rare gases : Argon. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Australia extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 280421 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals : organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes, Heading 2804: Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals.

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Classification Path of HS Code 280421 in Australia

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 28

Inorganic chemicals : organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes

HS Code 2804

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals

HS Code 280421

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Rare gases : Argon

HS Code 28042100

Argon

Australia Tariff Classification: Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC)

In Australia, HS 280421 is classified under the Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (Working Tariff) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC)

Local name Working Tariff

Digits 10

Official source https://www.abf.gov.au/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2804

Top Australia import Product Under HS Code 2804

1 280461: Silicon : Containing by weight not less than 99,99 % of silicon $41.5M 2 280429: Rare gases : Other $19.2M 3 280421: Rare gases : Argon $4.2M

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Top Australia export Product Under HS Code 2804

1 280469: Silicon : Other $62.3M 2 280461: Silicon : Containing by weight not less than 99,99 % of silicon $5.7M 3 280440: Oxygen $1.2M

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Related HS Code to Australia Argon Gas (280421)

HS Code 28042100

Argon

HS Code 280410

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Hydrogen

HS Code 280429

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Rare gases : Other

HS Code 280430

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Nitrogen

HS Code 280440

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Oxygen

HS Code 280450

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Boron; tellurium

HS Code 280461

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Silicon : Containing by weight not less than 99,99 % of silicon

HS Code 280469

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Silicon : Other

HS Code 280470

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Phosphorus

HS Code 280480

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Arsenic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 280421 in Australia?

HS code 280421 covers Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Rare gases : Argon in Australia. It sits in Chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals : organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes), Heading 2804 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-AU / AHECC.

Is HS code 280421 the same across all countries?

What system does Australia use to classify HS code 280421?

Where can I officially look up HS code 280421 in Australia?