Potassium Thiocyanate
Potassium thiocyanate (KSCN) is a colorless crystalline salt used in dyes, pharmaceuticals, and frost prevention sprays. It is a chemically defined thiocyanate of an inorganic base, falling under heading 28.42.
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 in measured doses for pharmaceutical use
Medicaments put up in measured doses are classified in Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If the product is used in pharmaceuticals, verify if it is classified as a medicament under Chapter 30 when put up in measured doses
• Ensure the product is not contaminated with organic impurities
• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA
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'.
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.
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.