Anhydrous Hydrogen Cyanide (Industrial Grade)
Anhydrous hydrogen cyanide (HCN) in industrial grade, supplied as a liquid or gas for large-scale production of nylon precursors and pharmaceuticals. It is a separate chemically defined compound of carbon and nitrogen, classified under this tariff item as hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not pure hydrogen cyanide but a mixture or solution with other substances.
Other inorganic acids not elsewhere specified may apply if the product contains additional chemical components.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pure anhydrous HCN without added stabilizers that might alter classification
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) and import permit if required under Canadian chemical regulations
• Declare the exact concentration and intended use to the CBSA
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HCN Laboratory Reagent Grade
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High-Purity HCN for Adiponitrile Production
Ultra-pure hydrogen cyanide (99.9% purity) distilled for electrohydrodimerization to adiponitrile in nylon-6,6 manufacturing. It is a separate chemically defined compound of hydrogen cyanide, classified under this tariff item as a simple cyanogen acid.
Hydrocyanic Acid Aqueous Solution (10% HCN)
An aqueous solution of hydrogen cyanide stabilized at 10% concentration for safer handling in industrial fumigation and chemical processes. It is a solution of a chemically defined compound in water, covered by this tariff item as hydrogen cyanide.
Hydrogen Cyanide Gas (99% Purity)
Hydrogen cyanide gas at 99% purity, used primarily in chemical synthesis for producing adiponitrile and methionine. It is a separate chemically defined compound of hydrogen cyanide, classified under this tariff item as a simple cyanogen acid.
Stabilized Hydrocyanic Acid for Fumigation (5% Solution)
Phosphine-stabilized 5% HCN aqueous solution packaged for agricultural fumigation of soil and structures. It is a solution of hydrogen cyanide in water with a stabilizer for safety, falling under this tariff item as hydrogen cyanide.