Industrial Potassium Cyanide Briquettes
Compressed potassium cyanide briquettes for safe handling in mining operations, a chemically defined inorganic cyanide salt. Directly specified in HTS 2837.19.0110 as potassium cyanide regardless of form. Facilitates controlled dosing in hydrometallurgy.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If misidentified as carbonate complex
Carbonates in 2836; Chapter notes distinguish cyanide structures.
If anti-knock prep with cyanide additives
Fuel additives in Chapter 38.
If fertilizer grade diammonium phosphate-cyanide mixes
Chapter 31 note exclusions for fertilizer compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• File EPA Form R for TRI reporting if threshold exceeded; common issue is missing facility contingency plans
• IMDG Code requires 'CYANIDE' emergency label; verify vessel compatibility
• Customs may require cyanide-specific bond; audit supplier purity certificates
Related Products under HTS 2837.19.01.10
Potassium Cyanide White Powder
Pure potassium cyanide (KCN) in white crystalline powder form, chemically defined as a simple cyanide of an inorganic base (potassium). Classified under HTS 2837.19.0110 as 'Potassium cyanide' per Chapter 28 notes specifying cyanides of inorganic bases. Used primarily in industrial applications like gold mining and electroplating.
Technical Grade Potassium Cyanide Flakes
Technical-grade KCN supplied in flake form for extraction metallurgy, meeting chemical purity standards for cyanides of inorganic bases. Falls under HTS 2837.19.0110 specifically for potassium cyanide as a simple cyanide compound. Primarily applied in gold and silver leaching processes.
Pharmaceutical Potassium Cyanide Crystals
High-purity potassium cyanide crystals USP grade for specialized chemical synthesis, classified as a chemically defined cyanide of potassium. HTS 2837.19.0110 applies to all forms of potassium cyanide per subheading. Used in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry.
Laboratory Reagent Potassium Cyanide
ACS reagent grade KCN for qualitative analysis and toxicology studies, pure chemically defined compound. HTS 2837.19.0110 covers all potassium cyanide per tariff provisions. Supplied in small quantities for research.