Ammonium Thiocyanate
Ammonium thiocyanate (NH4SCN) is an inorganic salt of thiocyanic acid, commonly used in fertilizers, photography, and steel pickling. It is a chemically defined compound of an inorganic base, classifiable under heading 28.42 as a thiocyanate.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported for use as a fertilizer
Fertilizer products may be classified in Chapter 31 if put up for agricultural use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pure and not mixed with organic stabilizers, as those may affect classification
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) to the CBSA if required, as thiocyanates can be hazardous
• Verify the end-use to confirm it is not excluded by Chapter 28 notes
Related Products under Tariff item 2842.90.00
Aluminum Peroxophosphate
Aluminum peroxophosphate is an inorganic salt of peroxophosphoric acid, used in flame retardants. It is a salt of a peroxoacid, classifiable under heading 28.42 as 'other salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids'.
Ammonium Peroxosulfate
Ammonium peroxosulfate ((NH4)2S2O8) is an oxidizing salt used in etching and polymerization. It is a salt of peroxosulfuric acid, classifiable under heading 28.42 as an 'other salt of a peroxoacid'.
Barium Thiocyanate
Barium thiocyanate (Ba(SCN)2) is an inorganic salt used as a corrosion inhibitor and in textile processing. It is a chemically defined thiocyanate of an inorganic base, falling under heading 28.42.
Cadmium Silicate
Cadmium silicate is an inorganic salt of silicic acid, used in phosphors and ceramics. It is classifiable under heading 28.42 as an 'other salt of an inorganic acid'.
Calcium Peroxocarbonate
Calcium peroxocarbonate is an inorganic salt of peroxocarbonic acid, used as an oxygen bleach and disinfectant. It is classifiable under heading 28.42 as an 'other salt of a peroxoacid', excluded from heading 28.36 per Chapter Note 2.
Calcium Thiocyanate
Calcium thiocyanate (Ca(SCN)2) is an inorganic salt used in concrete accelerators and de-icing products. It is a chemically defined thiocyanate of an inorganic base, classifiable under heading 28.42.