Technical Grade Calcium Cyanide Flakes from China
Technical grade calcium cyanide flakes are produced for electroplating baths and metal hardening processes in industrial applications. Classified in HTS 2837.19.01.15 as 'other' cyanides, specifically calcium cyanide, adhering to Chapter 28's scope for inorganic cyanides of bases. Flakes offer better solubility than powder forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with OSHA cyanide exposure limits; provide cyanide antidote kits for import manifests
• Pitfall: confusion with sodium cyanide (separate subheading)