Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.; amalgams

HS v2022 Code: 284390

About inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.; amalgams

HS code 284390 covers a diverse range of inorganic and organic compounds containing precious metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum. These compounds have a wide variety of applications across various industries, including electronics, catalysis, and pharmaceuticals. They play a crucial role in the global economy, enabling the production of essential goods and technologies.

Production process

The production of compounds under HS code 284390 typically involves complex chemical processes. These may include extraction, purification, and synthesis techniques, depending on the specific compound being produced. Precious metal compounds are often synthesized through reactions between precious metal salts or oxides and other chemical reagents, followed by careful purification and crystallization steps.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of compounds under HS code 284390 include precious metal salts or oxides, such as gold chloride, silver nitrate, or platinum chloride. Additionally, various chemical reagents, solvents, and specialized equipment, such as reactors, filtration systems, and crystallization apparatus, are necessary for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The compounds produced under HS code 284390 have a wide range of applications and are used as inputs for various other industries. These compounds may be used in the production of 284410 Precious metal compounds, 285100 Inorganic acids, except hydrogen fluoride, and 285200 Inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals, among others. They are also utilized in the manufacture of electronic components, catalysts, and pharmaceutical products.

Revisions to 284390

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 284390. The most recent 1 version of this code (284390) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 284390.

Family tree for inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.; amalgams

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/28'>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/v2022/2843'>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/v2022/284390'>284390: Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.; amalgams</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284310'>284310: Colloidal precious metals; whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284321'>284321: Silver compounds; silver nitrates</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284329'>284329: Silver compounds; excluding silver nitrates</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284330'>284330: Gold compounds</a>"]

    

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