Belgium HS Code

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

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. Belgium extends it under CN / TARIC.

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

Belgium classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC; locally Gecombineerde Nomenclatuur / Nomenclature Combinée), 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 Belgium?

The official source is https://finance.belgium.be/en/customs_excises. 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 Belgium

Under Belgium's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Gecombineerde Nomenclatuur / Nomenclature Combinée), 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; Belgium 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 Belgium

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 2804210000

Argon

Belgium Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC)

In Belgium, HS 280421 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Gecombineerde Nomenclatuur / Nomenclature Combinée) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC)

Local name Gecombineerde Nomenclatuur / Nomenclature Combinée

Digits 10

Official source https://finance.belgium.be/en/customs_excises

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2804

Top Belgium import Product Under HS Code 2804

1 280429: Rare gases : Other $67.0M 2 280469: Silicon : Other $29.1M 3 280410: Hydrogen $11.9M

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Top Belgium export Product Under HS Code 2804

1 280430: Nitrogen $54.7M 2 280429: Rare gases : Other $42.9M 3 280440: Oxygen $38.3M

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Related HS Code to Belgium Argon Gas (280421)

HS Code 2804210000

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 Belgium?

HS code 280421 covers Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Rare gases : Argon in Belgium. 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 CN / TARIC.

Is HS code 280421 the same across all countries?

What system does Belgium use to classify HS code 280421?

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