HS Code 2837
Cyanides and Complex Cyanides
HS code 2837 covers cyanides, cyanide oxides, and complex cyanides used in metallurgy and chemical synthesis, requiring strict safety and environmental controls
HS Code 2837 — Cyanides and Complex Cyanides
This code covers highly toxic chemical compounds containing the cyano group, including simple cyanides like sodium cyanide and complex ones like ferrocyanides. They are primarily used in gold mining for ore extraction and in industrial metal electroplating processes.
What's included
- Sodium cyanide
- Potassium cyanide
- Ferrocyanides
- Ferricyanides
- Cyanide oxides
What's excluded
- Hydrogen cyanide → use
2811(Hydrogen cyanide is classified as an inorganic acid.)
Common examples
- Sodium cyanide briquettes for gold mining
- Potassium ferricyanide powder
- Cyanide salts for electroplating
Frequently asked questions
Are cyanides considered hazardous for shipping?
Yes, cyanides are highly toxic substances and are strictly regulated as Class 6.1 poisonous materials for international transport.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and often an end-use certificate to prove industrial application.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, South Korea, United States
- Top importers: Australia, Canada, Mexico
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Key takeaway
Highly toxic industrial chemicals requiring specialized hazardous material handling and strict regulatory oversight.
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