United Kingdom HS Code

HS Code 280421: Gases, rare; argon in United Kingdom

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. United Kingdom extends it under UKGT.

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

United Kingdom classifies products under the UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT; locally UK Integrated Tariff), 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 United Kingdom?

The official source is https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs. 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 United Kingdom

Under United Kingdom's UK Integrated Online Tariff (UK Integrated Tariff), HS Code 280421 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Gases, rare; argon. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; United Kingdom 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 non-metals.

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Classification Path of HS Code 280421 in United Kingdom

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 non-metals

HS Code 280421

Gases, rare; argon

United Kingdom Tariff Classification: UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT)

In United Kingdom, HS 280421 is classified under the UK Integrated Online Tariff (UK Integrated Tariff) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT)

Local name UK Integrated Tariff

Digits 10

Official source https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2804

Top United Kingdom import Product Under HS Code 2804

1 280429: Gases, rare; other than argon $158.1M 2 280469: Silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silicon $105.6M 3 280421: Gases, rare; argon $22.3M

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Top United Kingdom export Product Under HS Code 2804

1 280429: Gases, rare; other than argon $16.5M 2 280440: Oxygen $7.1M 3 280421: Gases, rare; argon $5.4M

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Related HS Code to United Kingdom Argon Gas (280421)

HS Code 280410

Hydrogen

HS Code 280429

Gases, rare; other than argon

Silicon; containing by weight not less than 99.99% of silicon

HS Code 280469

Silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silicon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 280421 in United Kingdom?

HS code 280421 covers Gases, rare; argon in United Kingdom. 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 UKGT.

Is HS code 280421 the same across all countries?

What system does United Kingdom use to classify HS code 280421?

Where can I officially look up HS code 280421 in United Kingdom?