Fluorine; bromine

HS v2022 Code: 280130

About 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 are essential raw materials for the production of various chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. The global fluorine and bromine market is expected to grow steadily in the coming years, driven by increasing demand from end-use industries such as 282520 Chlor-alkali industry, 290330 Refrigerants, and 291470 Pharmaceuticals.

Production process

Fluorine and bromine are typically produced through the electrolysis of their respective mineral salts. For fluorine, the process involves the electrolysis of molten 282710 Calcium fluoride or 282720 Sodium fluoride. Bromine, on the other hand, is extracted from brine solutions through a combination of oxidation, distillation, and condensation techniques.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of fluorine and bromine include the respective mineral salts, such as calcium fluoride and sodium fluoride for fluorine, and brine solutions for bromine. Additionally, the production process requires specialized electrolysis equipment, as well as energy sources to power the electrolysis and distillation operations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 280130 are the pure elemental forms of fluorine and bromine. These outputs are then consumed by various downstream industries, such as 282520 Chlor-alkali industry for the production of chlorine, 290330 Refrigerants for the manufacture of fluorinated refrigerants, and 291470 Pharmaceuticals for the synthesis of various drug compounds.

Revisions to 280130

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 280130. The most recent 1 version of this code (280130) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 280130.

Older versions

Family tree for fluorine; bromine

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/28'>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/v2022/2801'>2801: Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280130'>280130: Fluorine; bromine</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280110'>280110: Chlorine</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280120'>280120: Iodine</a>"]

    

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