28439009 Other compounds; amalgams
Final 8-digit AHECC export statistical item code. Use this page when you need the exact export code rather than the broader chapter or section category.
About this item code
AHECC item pages represent the end point of the export commodity hierarchy. They are the level used when a commodity has been identified precisely enough for final export coding.
Use the parent chapter and section links if you need to step back and compare nearby codes before confirming the final item.
Item code facts
- Code
- 28439009
- Heading
- 2843 Colloidal Precious Metals; Inorganic or Organic Compounds of Precious Metals, Whether or Not Chemically Defined; Amalgams of Precious Metals
- HS code
- 284390 Other compounds; amalgams
- UQ
- KG
Description
Other compounds; amalgams
How to read AHECC code 28439009
Read the code from broad to specific. Each verified prefix below narrows the commodity until the final Australian export statistical item is reached.
| Code level | Code | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter | 28 | Inorganic Chemicals; Organic or Inorganic Compounds of Precious Metals, of Rare-Earth Metals, of Radioactive Elements or of Isotopes |
| Heading | 2843 | Colloidal Precious Metals; Inorganic or Organic Compounds of Precious Metals, Whether or Not Chemically Defined; Amalgams of Precious Metals |
| HS subheading | 284390 | Other compounds; amalgams |
| AHECC item | 28439009 | Other compounds; amalgams |
The reported unit of quantity for this item is KG. Confirm the commodity description and reporting unit in the official ABS workbook before lodging an export declaration.
Before selecting this item
Use this code only when the goods match the final description Other compounds; amalgams. If the wording is too broad or does not match the goods, return to AHECC chapter 28 and compare every item in the chapter.
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Frequently asked questions
What is AHECC code 28439009?
Other compounds; amalgams is an 8-digit export statistical item code in AHECC. It is the final code level used for detailed export commodity classification.
Where is this code used?
AHECC item codes are used in export declarations, customs-related workflows and Australian export statistics.
What does the UQ field mean?
UQ is the unit of quantity attached to the export statistical item. It helps define how the item is measured in reporting.
Source and trust
- Official AHECC source
- ABS 123306.xlsx
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-18
This page is based on the official ABS AHECC section table. Use the ABS file and customs guidance for formal export coding decisions.
Please verify critical classification decisions with the official authority before using them for tax, payroll, licensing, immigration or compliance work.