Gold(III) Oxide

Gold(III) oxide (Au2O3) is a brown powder used as a catalyst in chemical reactions and in glass coloring. Falls under HTS 2843.30.00.00 for inorganic compounds of precious metal gold.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+25.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico5%5%
🇨🇦Canada5%5%
🇩🇪Germany5%5%
🇯🇵Japan5%5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2825.90Lower: 13.7% vs 30%

If antimony or other metal oxide dominates

Other metal oxides are in 2825; precious metal compounds excluded per notes.

3207.30.00Higher: 38.1% vs 30%

If used as glass colorant frit

Glass powders with gold oxide for coloring shift to Chapter 32.

3815.11.00Higher: 35% vs 30%

If supported on catalyst carrier

Gold oxide catalysts on supports are classified as supported catalysts in 3815.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require XRF or ICP analysis certificate to prove gold oxide composition

Store and ship as oxidizer; comply with IATA dangerous goods

Avoid classifying as metal oxide under 2825 if gold content defines it