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Technical Grade Calcium Cyanide Flakes from Japan

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 — 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

• Comply with OSHA cyanide exposure limits; provide cyanide antidote kits for import manifests

• Pitfall: confusion with sodium cyanide (separate subheading)