Germany HS Code

HS Code 280470: Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Phosphorus in Germany

Q: Is HS code 280470 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 280470 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Germany extends it under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Q: What system does Germany use to classify HS code 280470?

Germany classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT; locally Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), which extends HS codes to 11 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 280470 in Germany?

The official source is https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 280470 in Germany

Under Germany's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), HS Code 280470 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Phosphorus. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Germany extends classifications to 11 digits under its national tariff system. 280470 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 280470 in Germany

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 280470

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Phosphorus

HS Code 2804701000

Red phosphorus

HS Code 2804709000

Phosphorus (excl. red phosphorus)

Germany Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

In Germany, HS 280470 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

Local name Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)

Digits 11

Official source https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2804

Top Germany import Product Under HS Code 2804

1 280469: Silicon : Other $491.8M 2 280429: Rare gases : Other $230.8M 3 280461: Silicon : Containing by weight not less than 99,99 % of silicon $114.6M

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Top Germany export Product Under HS Code 2804

1 280461: Silicon : Containing by weight not less than 99,99 % of silicon $876.0M 2 280429: Rare gases : Other $93.1M 3 280421: Rare gases : Argon $59.1M

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Related HS Code to Germany Phosphorus (280470)

HS Code 2804701000

Red phosphorus

HS Code 2804709000

Phosphorus (excl. red phosphorus)

HS Code 280410

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Hydrogen

HS Code 280421

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 280470 in Germany?

HS code 280470 covers Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals : Phosphorus in Germany. 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 / EZT.

Is HS code 280470 the same across all countries?

What system does Germany use to classify HS code 280470?

Where can I officially look up HS code 280470 in Germany?