Chile HS Code

HS Code 281520: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium : Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) in Chile

Q: Is HS code 281520 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 281520 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Chile extends it under HS-CL.

Q: What system does Chile use to classify HS code 281520?

Chile classifies products under the Arancel Aduanero de Chile (HS-CL; locally Arancel Aduanero), 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 281520 in Chile?

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

What is HS Code 281520 in Chile

Under Chile's Arancel Aduanero de Chile (Arancel Aduanero), HS Code 281520 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium : Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Chile extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 281520 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 281520 in Chile

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 281520

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

HS Code 28152000

Hidróxido de sodio (sosa o soda cáustica); hidróxido de potasio (potasa cáustica); peróxidos de sodio o de potasio: Hidróxido de potasio (potasa cáustica)

Chile Tariff Classification: Arancel Aduanero de Chile (HS-CL)

In Chile, HS 281520 is classified under the Arancel Aduanero de Chile (Arancel Aduanero) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Arancel Aduanero de Chile (HS-CL)

Local name Arancel Aduanero

Digits 8

Official source https://www.aduana.cl/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2815

Top Chile import Product Under HS Code 2815

1 281512: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda) $131.5M 2 281511: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : Solid $5.1M 3 281520: Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) $4.7M

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Top Chile export Product Under HS Code 2815

1 281511: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : Solid $180.3K 2 281520: Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) $69.3K 3 281512: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda) $21.1K

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Related HS Code to Chile Potassium Hydroxide (281520)

HS Code 28152000

Hidróxido de sodio (sosa o soda cáustica); hidróxido de potasio (potasa cáustica); peróxidos de sodio o de potasio: Hidróxido de potasio (potasa cáustica)

HS Code 281511

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

HS Code 281512

Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium : Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)

HS Code 281530

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

HS Code 280110

Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine : Chlorine

HS Code 280120

Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine : Iodine

HS Code 280130

Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine : Fluorine; bromine

HS Code 280200

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, rare gases and other nonmetals : Hydrogen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 281520 in Chile?

HS code 281520 covers Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium : Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) in Chile. 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 HS-CL.

Is HS code 281520 the same across all countries?

What system does Chile use to classify HS code 281520?

Where can I officially look up HS code 281520 in Chile?