What products fall under HS-4 2853?

HS-4 2853 includes phosphides, cyanogen chloride, distilled water, liquid air, and compressed air, among other inorganic compounds.

How do I determine if my product is classified under HS-6 285310 or 285390?

If your product is cyanogen chloride, use HS-6 285310. For other phosphides or inorganic compounds not specified, use HS-6 285390.

Are there specific import regulations for cyanogen chloride?

Yes, cyanogen chloride is a regulated substance due to its toxicity. Ensure compliance with safety and handling regulations when importing.

Can I use HS-4 2853 for shipping distilled water?

Yes, distilled water is included in HS-6 285390, which covers various inorganic compounds not elsewhere classified.

What are amalgams, and how are they classified?

Amalgams are mixtures of metals, and under HS-4 2853, they refer to non-precious metal amalgams, classified under HS-6 285390.

HS-4 · Heading

2853 — Phosphides, chemically defined or not, not ferrophosphorus; other inorganic compounds n.e.c. (including distilled, conductivity water and water of like purity); liquid air, rare gases removed or not; compressed air; amalgams, not precious metal amalgams

Chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 2853 when importing or exporting phosphides, such as phosphine, or other inorganic compounds like distilled water and liquid air. For example, if you're shipping compressed air or cyanogen chloride, this heading applies.

When deciding between the HS-6 lines under this heading, consider that HS-6 285310 specifically covers cyanogen chloride, a toxic compound used in various chemical processes. If your product does not fall under this classification, you may need to use HS-6 285390, which encompasses a broader range of phosphides and other inorganic compounds.

If you're dealing with non-ferrophosphorus phosphides or other inorganic compounds not elsewhere classified, HS-6 285390 is likely the correct choice. This includes items like liquid air and amalgams, which are not precious metals. Make sure to review the specific characteristics of your product to determine the right subheading.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

phosphides import · cyanogen chloride export · liquid air classification · compressed air HS code · inorganic compounds shipping · chemical compounds tariff · non-ferrophosphorus phosphides · distilled water customs · amalgams not precious metals · rare gases import regulations

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Compressed air for industrial use
Cyanogen chloride for chemical synthesis
Phosphine for semiconductor manufacturing
Liquid air for cryogenic applications
Distilled water for laboratory use
Amalgams for dental applications

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is the HS code for phosphides?
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Are there specific regulations for liquid air?
What are the customs duties for compressed air?
How to determine the correct HS-6 line for inorganic compounds?
What is the difference between HS-6 285310 and 285390?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What products fall under HS-4 2853?: HS-4 2853 includes phosphides, cyanogen chloride, distilled water, liquid air, and compressed air, among other inorganic compounds.
How do I determine if my product is classified under HS-6 285310 or 285390?: If your product is cyanogen chloride, use HS-6 285310. For other phosphides or inorganic compounds not specified, use HS-6 285390.
Are there specific import regulations for cyanogen chloride?: Yes, cyanogen chloride is a regulated substance due to its toxicity. Ensure compliance with safety and handling regulations when importing.
Can I use HS-4 2853 for shipping distilled water?: Yes, distilled water is included in HS-6 285390, which covers various inorganic compounds not elsewhere classified.
What are amalgams, and how are they classified?: Amalgams are mixtures of metals, and under HS-4 2853, they refer to non-precious metal amalgams, classified under HS-6 285390.

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Parent context

HS code directory Chapter 28

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