Sodium Selenocyanate from United States
Sodium selenocyanate is a selenium transfer reagent used in organic synthesis. It is classified under tariff item 2842.90.00 as a selenocyanate salt of an inorganic base, per Chapter 28 note 2(d). The product is imported as a crystalline powder for research and industrial applications.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 2842100000–2842900000).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2842. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Verify the product is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, which could shift classification to Section VI headings like 30.06
• Provide a detailed chemical analysis to support the tariff classification
• Be aware that selenium compounds may trigger environmental reporting requirements under CEPA