Gold compounds

HS v2017 Code: 284330

About gold compounds

HS code 284330 covers gold compounds, which are a critical component in various industries, including electronics, dentistry, and catalysis. Gold compounds possess unique chemical and physical properties that make them indispensable in a wide range of applications, contributing to their importance in the global economy.

Production process

The production of gold compounds typically involves chemical reactions between gold and other elements, such as chlorine, bromine, or sulfur. These reactions are carefully controlled to produce the desired gold compound, which may take the form of a powder, crystal, or solution. The specific production techniques can vary depending on the type of gold compound being manufactured.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of gold compounds include pure gold, various chemical reagents, and specialized equipment such as reaction vessels, filtration systems, and drying ovens. Additionally, skilled personnel with expertise in chemical synthesis and purification processes are essential for the successful production of high-quality gold compounds.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 284330 are various gold compounds, such as 284310 Gold chlorides, 284320 Gold oxides, and 284390 Other gold compounds. These gold compounds find applications in a wide range of industries, including 851790 Telecommunications equipment, 901890 Medical devices, and 850720 Lead-acid accumulators.

Revisions to 284330

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 284330. The most recent 1 version of this code (284330) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 284330 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for gold compounds

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2843'>2843: Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284330'>284330: Gold compounds</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284310'>284310: Colloidal precious metals; whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284321'>284321: Silver compounds; silver nitrates</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284329'>284329: Silver compounds; excluding silver nitrates</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284390'>284390: Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.; amalgams</a>"]

    

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