Brazil HS Code

HS Code 281512: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda) in Brazil

Q: Is HS code 281512 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 281512 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Brazil extends it under NCM.

Q: What system does Brazil use to classify HS code 281512?

Brazil classifies products under the Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM; locally Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)), which extends HS codes to 8 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 281512 in Brazil?

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

What is HS Code 281512 in Brazil

Under Brazil's Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)), HS Code 281512 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Brazil extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 281512 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 2815: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium.

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Classification Path of HS Code 281512 in Brazil

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 2815

Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium

HS Code 281512

Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)

HS Code 28151200

Hidróxido de sódio (soda cáustica); hidróxido de potássio (potassa cáustica); peróxidos de sódio ou de potássio: Hidróxido de sódio (soda cáustica): Em solução aquosa (lixívia de soda cáustica)

Brazil Tariff Classification: Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

In Brazil, HS 281512 is classified under the Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

Local name Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.gov.br/receitafederal/pt-br

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2815

Top Brazil import Product Under HS Code 2815

1 281512: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda) $826.0M 2 281520: Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) $32.3M 3 281511: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : Solid $29.6M

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Top Brazil export Product Under HS Code 2815

1 281520: Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) $3.1M 2 281512: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda) $1.4M 3 281511: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : Solid $119.3K

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Related HS Code to Brazil Liquid Caustic Soda (281512)

HS Code 28151200

HS Code 281511

Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : Solid

HS Code 281520

Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)

HS Code 281530

Peroxides of sodium or potassium

Sulphur, sublimed or precipitated; colloidal sulphur

HS Code 280300

Carbon (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified or included)

HS Code 280410

Hydrogen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 281512 in Brazil?

HS code 281512 covers Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda) in Brazil. 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 2815 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under NCM.

Is HS code 281512 the same across all countries?

What system does Brazil use to classify HS code 281512?

Where can I officially look up HS code 281512 in Brazil?