2853.10.00.00 - Cyanogen chloride (chloorcyan)

This HTS category, 2853.10.00.00, specifically covers Cyanogen chloride (chloorcyan). Cyanogen chloride is an inorganic compound that is a highly toxic, volatile, and colorless gas or liquid at lower temperatures. It is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of various organic chemicals, including acrylonitrile, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides. Its classification within Chapter 28 highlights its nature as a distinct inorganic chemical compound.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 2853.90, is crucial for accurate classification. While 2853.90 encompasses a broader range of "Other" inorganic compounds, including distilled or conductivity water, liquid air, compressed air, and amalgams (excluding those of precious metals), 2853.10.00.00 is exclusively dedicated to the single compound, cyanogen chloride. The "I. HYDROCARBONS AND THEIR HALOGENATED, SULFONATED, NITRATED OR NITROSATED DERIVATIVES" is at a different hierarchical level and deals with organic chemistry, whereas 2853.10.00.00 falls under inorganic chemicals.

As a leaf node, 2853.10.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code is direct and relies on the definitive identification of the imported or exported substance as cyanogen chloride. The defining characteristic for classification here is the chemical identity itself. Any substance meeting the chemical definition of cyanogen chloride will be classified under this HTS code, irrespective of its physical form (gas or liquid) or intended use, provided it is not further processed or mixed into preparations that would fall under different HTS headings.