HS 2815 — Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda)
HS heading 2815 (Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda)) spans 4 products in U.S. import records, with 73,563 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported are Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda), solid, In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda), and Potassium hydroxide (Caustic potash).
Part of Chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals; compounds of precious metals and rare-earth metals
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/heading/2815
Products under this heading
| HS | Product | Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| 281511 | Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda), solid | 63,315 |
| 281512 | In aqueous solution (Soda lye or liquid soda) | 7,355 |
| 281520 | Potassium hydroxide (Caustic potash) | 2,734 |
| 281530 | Peroxides of sodium or potassium | 159 |
Frequently asked questions about HS 2815
What is HS code 2815?
HS 2815 covers sodium hydroxide. It is a 4-digit heading in chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals; compounds of precious metals and rare-earth metals) of the Harmonized System, with 4 six-digit subheadings that appear in U.S. import records.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS 2815?
ImportDoor has 73,563 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under HS heading 2815, updated monthly.
What is the most imported product under HS 2815?
Sodium hydroxide, solid (HS 281511) leads with 63,315 shipments, followed by In aqueous solution (HS 281512) and Potassium hydroxide (HS 281520).