India HS Code

HS Code 281217: Chlorides and chloride oxides : Thionyl chloride in India

Q: Is HS code 281217 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 281217 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 281217?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), 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 281217 in India?

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

What is HS Code 281217 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 281217 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Chlorides and chloride oxides : Thionyl chloride. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 281217 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 2812: Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals.

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Classification Path of HS Code 281217 in India

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 2812

Halides and halide oxides of nonmetals

HS Code 281217

Chlorides and chloride oxides : Thionyl chloride

HS Code 28121700

THIONYL CHLORIDE

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 281217 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2812

Top India import Product Under HS Code 2812

1 281290: Other $7.5M 2 281219: Chlorides and chloride oxides : Other $5.3M 3 281212: Chlorides and chloride oxides : Phosphorus oxychloride $1.2M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 2812

1 281290: Other $5.7M 2 281213: Chlorides and chloride oxides : Phosphorus trichloride $5.0M 3 281212: Chlorides and chloride oxides : Phosphorus oxychloride $1.4M

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Related HS Code to India Thionyl Chloride (281217)

HS Code 28121700

THIONYL CHLORIDE

HS Code 281211

Chlorides and chloride oxides : Carbonyl dichloride (phosgene)

HS Code 281212

Chlorides and chloride oxides : Phosphorus oxychloride

HS Code 281213

Chlorides and chloride oxides : Phosphorus trichloride

HS Code 281214

Chlorides and chloride oxides : Phosphorus pentachloride

HS Code 281215

Chlorides and chloride oxides : Sulphur monochloride

HS Code 281216

Chlorides and chloride oxides : Sulphur dichloride

HS Code 281219

Chlorides and chloride oxides : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 281217 in India?

HS code 281217 covers Chlorides and chloride oxides : Thionyl chloride in India. 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 2812 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 281217 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 281217?

Where can I officially look up HS code 281217 in India?