HS 28.15.12

Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)

WCO HS 20226-digit subheading
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HS 28.15.12WCO HS 2022
Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)
Section
VI
Products of the chemical or allied industries
Chapter
28
Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes
Heading
28.15
Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) peroxides of sodium or potassium
Level
Subheading
International 6-digit level (WCO HS 2022)
World Customs Organization (HS 2022)checked 2026-07-24verified

This is the international 6-digit HS code. Your country may use additional digits for national tariff purposes. For UK tariff and duty rates, check the UK Trade Tariff. For US rates, check the USITC HTS.

Related Codes Under 28.15

28.15.11
Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); solid
→
28.15.20
Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)
→
28.15.30
Peroxides of sodium or potassium
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← Heading 28.15: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) peroxides of sodium or potassium

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