Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals
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Heading 2843 covers colloidal precious metals, inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, and amalgams of precious metals. It is split by form and metal: colloidal precious metals, silver compounds, gold compounds, and a residual line for other compounds and amalgams.
Products in this heading
- Colloidal silver
- Colloidal gold
- Silver nitrate
- Silver chloride
- Gold chloride
- Gold potassium cyanide
- Platinum chloride
- Gold amalgam
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the precious metal present: silver, gold, or another precious metal; if no precious metal is present, heading 2843 does not apply.
- Decide whether the item is colloidal precious metal, a precious metal compound, or a precious metal amalgam.
- For silver, use 2843.21.00.00 for silver nitrate and 2843.29.01.00 for other silver compounds.
- For gold, use 2843.30.00.00 for gold compounds.
- Use 2843.90.00.00 for other precious metal compounds and for precious metal amalgams.
Often confused with
- Heading 7106Silver bullion and unwrought silver
Unwrought precious metal is classified in the precious metal chapter, not as a compound.
- Heading 7108Gold bullion and unwrought gold
Unwrought gold is a metal product, not a compound of heading 2843.
- Heading 7113Precious metal jewelry
Jewelry is an article of precious metal, not a colloidal or chemical compound.
- Heading 2616Precious metal ores and concentrates
Ores and concentrates are classified in the ores chapter, not as processed compounds.
- Heading 2853Amalgams of non-precious metals
Heading 2843 covers precious metal amalgams; other amalgams are classified elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for silver nitrate?
Silver nitrate is 2843.21.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is 3.7%.
What is the duty on colloidal precious metals?
Colloidal precious metals are 2843.10.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is 5.5%.
How do I classify gold compounds?
Gold compounds are 2843.30.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is 5%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.