Sodium Cyanide Flakes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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