U.S. exports of gold compounds (HS 284330) totaled $36.9M in July 2026.
Gold Compounds imports of $24K in July 2026 ran 95% below the year-to-date monthly average of $497K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataGold compounds — including gold chloride, gold cyanide, gold sulfite, and organogold complexes — are critical inputs for electroplating baths, semiconductor bonding wire chemistry, and pharmaceutical research into gold-based therapeutics. The entire heading is captured in a single 10-digit line (2843300000), and Canada and Germany are the leading US import sources. Because gold compounds carry high intrinsic metal value, customs valuation methodology — particularly the treatment of the precious metal content — is a recurring compliance consideration for importers.
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CBP generally requires that the transaction value reflect the full commercial price of the gold compound, including the intrinsic metal value. Importers using cost-plus or transfer-pricing arrangements between related parties should be prepared to demonstrate that the declared value reflects arm's-length pricing, particularly given gold's volatility.
Gold compounds from Canada may benefit from USMCA treatment if origin requirements are met. Goods originating from China could be subject to Section 301 tariffs; importers should verify the applicable Section 301 list status for 2843300000 before entry.
HSChapter 28
Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 2843
Subheading 284330 · $24K of $16.1M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2843300000 | Gold Compounds | $24K | 26.44% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2843300000 | Gold Compounds | $36.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$24KYoY · Pro
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$36.9MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Singapore together take 65% of it.
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the effective duty rate is 26.44%.