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Chemical trade data: HS codes, importers, and markets
CargoFax provides customs records for industrial chemicals in eight markets. US bill of lading records in CargoFax are updated daily, with about a one-day lag. The main codes are caustic soda (HS 2815.11), chlorine (HS 2801.10), hydrochloric acid (HS 2806.10), magnesium sulphate (HS 2833.21), o-xylene (HS 2902.41), and insecticides (HS 3808.91). Chemical producers, distributors, and traders search these codes in Atlas Explorer. They use the records to find buyers, compare declared values, and follow competitors in the United States, Mexico, and Latin America.
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HS codes
What are the HS codes for industrial chemicals?
These Harmonized System (HS) codes cover the main industrial chemicals. Explorer searches them one at a time or together.
- HS 2801.10
- HS 2804.29
- HS 2806.10
- HS 2815.11
- HS 2833.21
- HS 2902.41
- HS 2917.11
- HS 3808.91
| HS code | Description | Common products |
|---|---|---|
| 2801.10 | Chlorine. | Liquid chlorine |
| 2804.29 | Rare gases, other than argon. | Neon, krypton, xenon, helium |
| 2806.10 | Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid). | Industrial hydrochloric acid, muriatic acid |
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid. | Caustic soda flakes and pearls |
| 2833.21 | Sulphates of magnesium. | Magnesium sulphate, Epsom salt |
| 2902.41 | o-Xylene. | Ortho-xylene |
| 2917.11 | Oxalic acid, its salts and esters. | Oxalic acid |
| 3808.91 | Insecticides. | Agricultural and household insecticides |
Summary: to find industrial chemicals shipments, search HS 2801.10, 2804.29, 2806.10, 2815.11, 2833.21, 2902.41, 2917.11, and 3808.91 in Atlas Explorer. Argon is classified separately in 2804.21.
Markets
Which markets matter for industrial chemicals?
- United States: daily bills of lading for chemical shipments, with suppliers, ports, and containers.
- Mexico: declared values for chemical imports and exports.
- Colombia: chemical trade back to 2001, including agricultural chemicals.
- Argentina: customs records for chemical inputs, searchable next to Uruguay.
- Peru: weekly records for chemical imports and exports.
Every CargoFax market carries HS codes. The same search runs in all eight markets. See all markets.
Sample record
What does a shipment record look like?
A US bill of lading record for industrial chemicals carries the fields below. Company names and figures are left out on this page. Atlas shows them for every record.
Chemical shipments are compared in tonnes. US and Haiti bills of lading carry gross weight. Declarations in Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Uruguay carry gross or net weight. Declared values in US dollars come from customs declarations in Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay. US values come from US Census statistics.
Fields differ by market. Each coverage page lists its fields.
| Field | What it holds |
|---|---|
| Product description | Sodium hydroxide flakes, 99% |
| HS code | 2815.11 |
| Shipper (supplier) | A manufacturer in China |
| Consignee (importer) | A US importer, named in Explorer |
| Ports | China port of lading to a US port of unlading |
| Gross weight | Gross weight in kilograms |
| Date | Arrival date |
Use cases
How do chemical producers and distributors use CargoFax?
Competitor tracking
Follow competitors' chemicals shipments in Vault. Vault shows their suppliers and origins. It emails you about new records.
Competitor trackingBuyer discovery
Explorer lists the companies already importing chemicals in each market. It ranks them by recent activity.
Buyer discoveryPricing intelligence
Compare declared values per kilogram of chemicals by origin. This works in the markets that publish values.
Pricing intelligenceMarket alerts
Vault emails you when a new importer or exporter appears in your HS codes. It also emails you when a followed company ships again.
Market alertsDelivery
How does chemical trade data reach you?
Atlas is the web platform. Explorer searches HS 2801.10, 2804.29, and 2806.10 and the other chemical codes. It covers the eight CargoFax markets. It measures results in weight in tonnes and declared value. Vault keeps the products, companies, and routes you follow. Vault emails you when new matching records arrive. US import records arrive daily. Haiti and Peru records arrive weekly. The other markets update monthly.
Files delivers chemical records to teams that load them into their own systems. The historical archive comes first. Ongoing increments follow on each market's schedule. Delivery is by FTP, the web interface, or API. Formats are CSV, Excel, JSON, or Parquet.
Products
Which CargoFax product fits chemical producers and distributors?
Atlas
Search HS 2801.10, 2804.29, and 2806.10 in Explorer and save the searches. Vault keeps the chemical suppliers, buyers, and routes you follow. Vault emails you about new records. Atlas includes unlimited searches and downloads in every market.
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Files delivers chemical records in bulk to chemical producers and distributors. Teams load them into a BI tool, ERP, or data warehouse. Delivery is by FTP, the web interface, or API. Formats are CSV, Excel, JSON, or Parquet.
See FilesMCP
The CargoFax MCP server lets AI assistants and agents query the same chemical records. MCP is in early access for selected clients and prospects. Request access with the form. We will get back to you.
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Chemicals exporters: frequently asked questions
What are the HS codes for industrial chemicals?
The main Harmonized System (HS) codes for industrial chemicals are 2801.10, 2804.29, 2806.10, 2815.11, 2833.21, 2902.41, 2917.11, and 3808.91. HS 2801.10 covers chlorine. HS 2804.29 covers rare gases, other than argon. HS 2806.10 covers hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid). HS 2815.11 covers sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid. HS 2833.21 covers sulphates of magnesium. HS 2902.41 covers o-Xylene. HS 2917.11 covers oxalic acid, its salts and esters. HS 3808.91 covers insecticides. CargoFax Atlas Explorer searches each chemical code alone or together. The search runs in all eight CargoFax markets.
How is chemical trade measured in CargoFax?
In CargoFax, chemical trade is measured by weight in tonnes. US and Haiti bills of lading carry the gross weight. Declarations in Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Uruguay carry gross or net weight. Chemical trade is also measured by declared value. Customs declarations in Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay carry declared values in US dollars. US values come from US Census statistics.
How do I find importers of industrial chemicals?
To find importers of industrial chemicals, search HS 2801.10, 2804.29, 2806.10, 2815.11, 2833.21, 2902.41, 2917.11, and 3808.91 in CargoFax Atlas Explorer. US bills of lading name the consignee and the foreign shipper on most shipments. Haiti records name the importer and the shipper. Atlas Explorer ranks chemical importers by weight in tonnes or shipments. In Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay, Explorer also ranks them by declared value.
Which markets does CargoFax cover for industrial chemicals?
CargoFax covers industrial chemicals in eight markets: the United States, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. Every one of the eight markets carries HS 2801.10, 2804.29, 2806.10, 2815.11, 2833.21, 2902.41, 2917.11, and 3808.91. Chemical records in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Peru carry declared values. US chemical records add supplier names and ports.
Which countries supply industrial chemicals to the United States?
CargoFax Atlas Explorer ranks every origin country of US chemical imports, from US bills of lading. The ranking covers HS 2801.10, 2804.29, 2806.10, 2815.11, 2833.21, 2902.41, 2917.11, and 3808.91 over any period. Buyers of industrial chemicals commonly compare China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, India, and the Netherlands. Run the search in Explorer for the current ranking.
How often is industrial chemicals trade data updated?
CargoFax updates industrial chemicals trade data on each market's schedule. US bill of lading records are updated daily, with about a one-day lag. Haiti and Peru records are updated weekly. Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Argentina records are updated monthly.
Can I track competitors in industrial chemicals?
Yes. CargoFax Vault follows competitors in industrial chemicals. Vault is part of CargoFax Atlas. It adds a competitor's new chemical records as each market updates. Vault emails you when a followed company or HS code has a new shipment.
Can I see industrial chemicals trade data before I buy?
Yes. Book a CargoFax demo to see industrial chemicals trade data before you buy. CargoFax runs your HS codes in Atlas Explorer. The demo shows the chemical records for your markets.
How much does industrial chemicals trade data cost?
CargoFax industrial chemicals trade data comes with a CargoFax Atlas plan. Plans are billed monthly or annually. The price depends on the markets and data access you choose. See the CargoFax pricing page, or book a demo for a quote.
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