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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If antimony or other metal oxide dominates
Other metal oxides are in 2825; precious metal compounds excluded per notes.
If used as glass colorant frit
Glass powders with gold oxide for coloring shift to Chapter 32.
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
Related Products under HTS 2843.30.00.00
Gold Chloride (Chloroauric Acid)
Gold chloride, also known as chloroauric acid (HAuCl4), is an inorganic gold compound used in chemical synthesis, photography, and as a precursor for gold nanoparticles. It falls under HTS 2843.30.00.00 as a chemically defined inorganic compound of gold, distinct from precious metals or amalgams.
Sodium Aurothiomalate
Sodium aurothiomalate is an organic gold compound used in injectable treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. It qualifies for HTS 2843.30.00.00 as an organic compound of precious metal gold, whether chemically defined or not.
Auranofin
Auranofin is an oral gold-containing drug for rheumatoid arthritis treatment, featuring a gold-phosphine complex. Under HTS 2843.30.00.00 as an organic compound of precious metal.
Gold Sodium Thiosulfate
Gold sodium thiosulfate (Na3Au(S2O3)2) is a coordination compound used in analytical chemistry and gold plating solutions. Classified under HTS 2843.30.00.00 for inorganic or organic compounds of gold.
Potassium Gold Cyanide
Potassium gold cyanide (KAu(CN)2) is a highly toxic gold compound essential for electroplating gold onto electronics and jewelry. It is imported under HTS 2843.30.00.00 as a chemically defined gold complex.
Tetrachloroauric Acid Solution
Aqueous solution of tetrachloroauric acid (HAuCl4·3H2O) used in etching and nanoparticle synthesis. Classified in HTS 2843.30.00.00 as gold compound, even in solution form.