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284390Chapter 28

HS code 284390: Colloidal Precious Metals

Covers:
Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
Not covered:
284310 (Colloidal precious metals); 284321 (Silver compounds — Silver nitrate); 284329 (Silver compounds — Other); and others.
Listed US duty:
3.7% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals : Other compounds; amalgams

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What 284390 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals › Other compounds; amalgams.

This is the “other” line of heading 2843 (colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:

  • 284310 Colloidal precious metals
  • 284321 Silver compounds — Silver nitrate
  • 284329 Silver compounds — Other
  • 284330 Gold compounds

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 2843 Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals: every subheading side by side.

US duty rate

3.7%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Common questions

What is HS code 284390?
Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals : Other compounds; amalgams
What duty rates apply to 284390?
Listed duty rates range from 3.7% across 1 country rate.

Browse all of Chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes →

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