High-Purity HCN for Adiponitrile Production from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Comply with Chemical Weapons Convention import/export license requirements
• Provide GC-MS purity analysis certificates
• Avoid bulk shipment without dedicated HCN-rated tankers