Carbonates; sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate)

HS v2017 Code: 283630

About carbonates; sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate)

HS code 283630 covers the classification of sodium hydrogen carbonate, commonly known as sodium bicarbonate. This chemical compound is a vital ingredient in numerous industries, from food and pharmaceuticals to personal care and cleaning products. As a versatile and widely-used substance, sodium bicarbonate plays a crucial role in the global economy, contributing to the production of a diverse range of consumer and industrial goods.

Production process

Sodium bicarbonate is typically produced through the reaction of sodium carbonate (soda ash) and carbon dioxide. This process involves the dissolution of soda ash in water, followed by the introduction of carbon dioxide gas. The resulting solution is then evaporated, allowing the sodium bicarbonate to crystallize and be collected for further processing and purification.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of sodium bicarbonate include soda ash (283511 Sodium carbonates; disodium carbonate), carbon dioxide, and water. Additionally, specialized equipment such as reactors, evaporators, and drying systems are necessary to facilitate the production process. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also required to power the manufacturing facilities.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 283630 is sodium bicarbonate, which is then used as an ingredient in a wide range of products. These include 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, 330499 Cosmetic and toilet preparations not elsewhere specified or included, 340220 Washing and cleaning preparations, including auxiliary washing preparations, and 300490 Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. Sodium bicarbonate is also used in the production of other chemical compounds, such as those classified under HS code 283650 Calcium carbonate.

Revisions to 283630

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 283630. The most recent 1 version of this code (283630) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 283630 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for carbonates; sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2836'>2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283630'>283630: Carbonates; sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283620'>283620: Carbonates; disodium carbonate</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283640'>283640: Carbonates; potassium carbonate</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283650'>283650: Carbonates; calcium carbonate</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283660'>283660: Carbonates; barium carbonate</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283691'>283691: Carbonates; lithium carbonate</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283692'>283692: Carbonates; strontium carbonate</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283699'>283699: Carbonates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2836 and other than lithium or strontium</a>"]

    

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