Anhydrous Hydrogen Cyanide (Industrial Grade)
Pure anhydrous HCN liquid/gas for large-scale production of nylon precursors and pharmaceuticals, supplied in refrigerated tankers. It is explicitly covered by HTS 2811.12.00.00 as hydrogen cyanide, a key inorganic oxygen compound of nonmetals listed in Chapter Note 2(a). High purity (99.5%+) distinguishes it for chemical synthesis.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing >1% organic impurities
Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons or organic derivatives shift to Chapter 29; pure inorganic HCN stays in 2811.
If in complex salt form like sodium cyanide
Cyanates, thiocyanates, or complex salts of inorganic bases fall under 2842 per Chapter Notes.
If used as catalyst in reaction mixtures
Catalyst compositions containing HCN classified by function in 3815, not as pure chemical.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• File TSCA PMN if new chemical use; ensure cryogenic shipping containers meet UN 1051 standards
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Hydrogen Cyanide Gas (99% Purity)
Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) is a highly toxic, colorless gas or volatile liquid used primarily in chemical synthesis for producing adiponitrile and methionine. It falls under HTS 2811.12.00.00 as it is explicitly listed as hydrocyanic acid, a simple cyanogen acid per Chapter 28 Note 2(a). This chemically defined inorganic compound is supplied in pressurized cylinders for industrial applications.
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. Classified under HTS 2811.12.00.00 as hydrocyanic acid, meeting the definition of chemically defined inorganic acids of nonmetals. The solution retains the chemical identity of HCN despite water dilution.
Stabilized Hydrocyanic Acid for Fumigation (5% Solution)
Phosphine-stabilized 5% HCN aqueous solution packaged for agricultural fumigation of soil and structures. Falls under HTS 2811.12.00.00 as chemically defined hydrogen cyanide despite stabilization, as inorganic per Chapter 28 definitions. Supplied in 55-gallon drums for professional pest control.
High-Purity HCN for Adiponitrile Production
Ultra-pure hydrogen cyanide (99.9%) distilled for electrohydrodimerization to adiponitrile in nylon-6,6 manufacturing. Classified precisely under HTS 2811.12.00.00 as the simple cyanogen acid HCN per Chapter Note 2(a). Delivered via insulated stainless steel tankers.
HCN Laboratory Reagent Grade
Small-quantity reagent grade hydrogen cyanide in stabilized ampoules for analytical chemistry and organic synthesis research. HTS 2811.12.00.00 applies as chemically defined hydrocyanic acid for lab use. Packaged under 1 liter per UN-approved container.