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Technical Grade Sodium Cyanide Powder from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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