Heading 2811

HTS code 2811Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals

Chapter
28Inorganic chemicals
Tariff lines
13
General duty
General duty rates from 2.3% to 4.2%, with 5 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 2811

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
2811.11.0000Hydrogen fluoride (Hydrofluoric acid) (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic acids)Freekg
2811.12.0000Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid) (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic acids)4.2%kg
2811.19.1000Arsenic acid (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic acids > Other)2.3%kg
2811.19.3000Hydrobromic acid (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic acids > Other)Freekg
2811.19.6110Sulfamic acid (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic acids > Other > Other)4.2%kg
2811.19.6190Other (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic acids > Other > Other)4.2%kg
2811.21.0000Carbon dioxide (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals)3.7%t
2811.22.1000Synthetic silica gel (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Silicon dioxide)3.7%kg
2811.22.5000Other (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Silicon dioxide)Freekg
2811.29.1000Arsenic trioxide (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other)Freekg
2811.29.2000Selenium dioxide (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other)Freekg
2811.29.3000Sulfur dioxide (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other)4.2%kg
2811.29.5000Other (Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals > Other)3.7%kg

Documents required to import under 2811

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)Required
  • EPA TSCA CertificationConditional

    Required for chemical substances regulated under TSCA

  • EPA Notice of Arrival (Form 3540-1)Conditional

    Required for pesticides and devices (typically Ch. 38)

Common questions

What is HTS code 2811?
HTS heading 2811 covers other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of nonmetals. It sits in Chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 13 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2811?
General duty rates from 2.3% to 4.2%, with 5 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 2811 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 28