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Silver Carbonate Precipitate

Silver carbonate (Ag2CO3) is a yellow precipitate used in organic synthesis and colorants. It is an inorganic silver compound under HTS 2843.29.0100, excluded from general carbonates (2836) by Chapter Note.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+37.5%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2836.50.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 41.2%

If incorrectly classified as general carbonate

Chapter Note 2 excludes silver carbonates from 2836, keeping in 2843.

3204.17Lower: 19% vs 41.2%

If used as synthetic organic colorant base

When functioning as dye intermediate, moves to Chapter 32.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Thermally unstable; cool storage (<30°C) transportation conditions

• Specify 'precipitated' vs 'basic' in specs for accurate duty

• Distinguish from organic dye intermediates (3204)