HS Code for Gold potassium cyanide

Gold potassium cyanide is classified under HS code 2843.30. This product is a chemical compound, specifically an inorganic salt used extensively in gold electroplating processes. Chapter 28 of the Harmonized System covers inorganic chemicals and precious metal compounds. Heading 2843 is dedicated to colloidal precious metals, inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, and amalgams of precious metals. Because gold potassium cyanide (also known as potassium dicyanoaurate) is a defined chemical compound containing gold, it falls under the subheading 2843.30, which is specifically for gold compounds. This classification is used regardless of the purity level or the intended industrial application, provided it remains a chemically defined compound.

Products Included

• Potassium dicyanoaurate
• Gold potassium cyanide powder
• Gold potassium cyanide in solution (if not mixed with other plating additives)
• Gold trichloride
• Sodium aurothiomalate

Common Misclassification

Gold potassium cyanide is sometimes misclassified under HS code 2837.19, which covers cyanides and cyanide oxides of other metals. However, because it contains a precious metal (gold), the specific provisions of heading 2843 take precedence over the general cyanide heading. It may also be confused with HS code 7108 (metallic gold), but since it is a chemical compound and not a metal in its elemental form, Chapter 28 is the correct location.

FAQ

What is the HS code for gold potassium cyanide?

The HS code for gold potassium cyanide is 2843.30, as it is classified as a gold compound.

Is this code used for jewelry plating chemicals?

Yes, this is the primary code used for the gold-bearing salts used in the jewelry and electronics electroplating industries.