Product classification

HS code for Gold potassium cyanide: 2843.30

Gold compounds.

Classification of gold potassium cyanide under HS 2843.30

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.

Covers
  • Potassium dicyanoaurate
  • Gold potassium cyanide powder
  • Gold potassium cyanide in solution (if not mixed with other plating additives)
  • Gold trichloride
  • Sodium aurothiomalate
Also under 2843.30
  • Heraeus (gold compounds for electronics)
  • Johnson Matthey (gold chemicals)
  • Umicore (gold chemicals)
  • Alfa Aesar (gold compounds)
  • Sigma-Aldrich (gold compounds)

Codes often confused with 2843.30

Common mistake. 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.

2837.19Cyanides and cyanide oxides; other than of sodium28.43Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals71.08Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

Top exporters and importers of HS 284330 (the code used for gold potassium cyanide), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 284330 (the code used for gold potassium cyanide) in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 65% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 284330, not only gold potassium cyanide.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$4.1B
  2. 2 Türkiye $714M
  3. 3 Switzerland $679M

World total: $7.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $5.3B
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$778M
  3. 3 Singapore $319M

World total: $8.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for gold potassium cyanide

Brazil splits HS 2843.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about gold potassium cyanide

What is the HS code for Gold potassium cyanide?

The HS code for Gold potassium cyanide is 284330 (Gold compounds). The HS code for gold potassium cyanide is 2843.30, as it is classified as a gold compound.

How do I classify Gold potassium cyanide for customs?

Gold potassium cyanide is classified under HS code 284330 — Gold compounds. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of gold potassium cyanide (HS 284330)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 284330 (the code used for gold potassium cyanide) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $4.1B, 52% of world exports), Türkiye ($714M) and Switzerland ($679M). World exports came to about $7.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of gold potassium cyanide (HS 284330)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 284330 (the code used for gold potassium cyanide) in UN Comtrade data were India ($5.3B, 65% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $778M) and Singapore ($319M). World imports came to about $8.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Is the HS code for Gold potassium cyanide the same in all countries?

The base HS code 284330 for Gold potassium cyanide is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for gold potassium cyanide in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 284330 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for gold potassium cyanide depends on the product's details: 2843.30.10 (Gold sulphide in gelatin dispersion), 2843.30.90 (Other gold compounds).