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High-Purity Calcium Cyanide for Laboratory Use from Japan

Laboratory-grade calcium cyanide is a high-purity form (99%+) used in analytical chemistry for qualitative and quantitative testing of cyanide reactions. It is explicitly classified under HTS 2837.19.01.15 as calcium cyanide, a simple inorganic cyanide fitting Chapter 28 Note 2 exclusions for organo-inorganic compounds. Supplied in small, sealed containers for research safety.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Require end-user certificates for labs to meet chemical control laws; use child-resistant packaging per CPSC

Avoid bulk imports misclassified as industrial grades