Code 2853 10 · Heading 2853

Cyanogen chloride

This code covers cyanogen chloride, also called cyan chloride. It is classified separately from the other inorganic compounds and related products listed under the same heading.

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Cyanogen chloride

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Cyanogen chloride "chlorcyan"

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Step 1 · Section VI Products of the chemical or allied industries
Is it an inorganic or organic chemical; a pharmaceutical product; a fertilizer; a tanning or dye extract, pigment, paint, varnish, filler or printing ink; an essential oil, perfume, cosmetic or toilet product; soap, a surface-active, washing, cleaning, polishing or wax product; a protein, modified starch, glue or enzyme; an explosive, pyrotechnic article, match or other specified combustible material; a photographic or cinematographic product; or another chemical product?
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Step 2 · Chapter 28 Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds… 1 of 11 chapters in section VI
Which named chemical or chemical family best describes the product—for example a metal, acid, oxide, salt, isotope, compound or another substance listed under this category?
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Step 3 · Heading 2853 Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined (excl… 50 of 50 headings under chapter 28
Is the product cyanogen chloride, or is it another product covered by this heading?
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Step 4 · Subheading 2853 10 Cyanogen chloride "chlorcyan" 1 of 2 subheadings under heading 2853
Is the product cyanogen chloride, or is it another product listed under this heading, such as a phosphide, another inorganic compound, liquid air, compressed air or a non-precious-metal amalgam?

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2853 10 00 Cyanogen chloride "chlorcyan" 5.5% Save

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Classification decides the rate here: from 2.7% to 5.5%.

2853 10 Cyanogen chloride "chlorcyan" you are here 5.5%
2853 90 Phosphides, whether or not chemically defined (excl. ferrophosphorus); inorganic compounds, incl. distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity, n.e.s.; liquid air, whether or not rare gases have been removed; compressed air; amalgams (excl. amalgams of precious metals) 2.7–5.5%

Export to Norway

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28.53.1000

Cyanogen chloride (chlorcyan)

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

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2853 10 00 00

Cyanogen chloride (chlorcyan)

Ordinary duty

4.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Cyanogen chloride "chlorcyan"

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