Jewelry electroplating companies and precious metal finishing operations are the main buyers of potassium cyanide, preferred over sodium cyanide for certain electroplating bath chemistries.
HSN code 28371910 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
HSN 28371910 covers potassium cyanide, used in gold/silver electroplating, jewelry manufacturing, and specialty metal finishing.
Same acute toxicity and DGFT licensing requirements as sodium cyanide, shipped under UN 1680 in sealed steel drums with strict end-use documentation and destination-country import authorization required.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2837)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 28371910 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Potassium cyanide (28371910) is UN 1680 with the same strict DGFT export licensing as sodium cyanide - mainly used in jewelry and precious metal electroplating.
HSN 28371910 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2837 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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