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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.

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.

2837.11.00Higher: 35% vs 30%

If simple potassium cyanide without gold

Complex gold cyanides are specifically in 2843 per chapter notes; simple cyanides in 2837.

2842.90Lower: 13.3% vs 30%

If as complex cyanide of inorganic base

Chapter notes direct certain complex cyanides to 2842, but gold compounds take precedence in 2843.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 30%

If in electroplating bath preparations

Gold cyanide in finished plating solutions is a chemical preparation under 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Strict compliance with DOT hazardous materials regs; cyanide requires special permits

Include cyanide content declaration and detoxification plans per EPA