Sodium Cyanide Flakes from China
Flake-form sodium cyanide, a white crystalline solid used primarily in hydrometallurgical extraction of gold and silver. Falls under HTS 2837.11.00.00 as the sodium salt of hydrogen cyanide, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1 criteria for chemically defined compounds. Supplied in moisture-resistant packaging to prevent decomposition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare exact purity percentage (typically 98% min) to avoid undervaluation penalties
• Use licensed hazardous waste transporters; comply with DOT 49 CFR for transport