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Technical Grade Sodium Cyanide Powder

High-purity powdered sodium cyanide (NaCN) for industrial use in metal extraction and chemical synthesis. Classified in HTS 2837.11.00.00 as a cyanide of sodium, distinct from complex cyanides in 2842. Packaged in 50kg plastic-lined drums for mining operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2842.10.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If ferrocyanide complex form

Complex cyanides like sodium ferrocyanide go to 2842 per heading scope.

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 35%

If pesticide formulation

Insecticides containing cyanides classified by use in Chapter 38.

2853.90Lower: 12.8% vs 35%

If other cyanogen derivatives

Cyanogen and derivatives like cyanamide salts in 2853 per chapter note 2(e).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide end-user certificates to demonstrate non-weapons use, per export control regs

• Include cyanide spill response plans in import documentation

• Avoid misclassification as 'metal compounds' in 2840 which excludes cyanides

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