Fluorine; bromine

HS code 280130 covers the classification of fluorine and bromine, two highly reactive halogen elements with a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. These elements play a crucial role in various sectors, including chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and agriculture, making them an integral part of the global economy.

Fluorine and bromine are typically produced through electrolytic processes. Fluorine is obtained by the electrolysis of molten potassium fluoride or hydrogen fluoride, while bromine is extracted from brine solutions through a similar electrochemical process. These techniques allow for the efficient and controlled extraction of these elements from their natural sources.

The production of fluorine and bromine requires access to raw materials such as fluorspar (calcium fluoride) and brine solutions, respectively. Additionally, specialized equipment like electrolytic cells, distillation columns, and storage tanks are essential for the safe and effective extraction and purification of these elements. Skilled personnel with expertise in chemical engineering and process control are also crucial inputs for this industry.

The primary outputs of HS code 280130 are the pure forms of fluorine and bromine, which are then used as feedstocks or intermediates in a wide range of downstream industries. Fluorine is used in the production of 282619 Fluorides; fluorosilicates; fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine sal and 290311 Fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, while bromine is a key component in 290339 Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons, 380810 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, and 284590 Other inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals.