Copper Cyanide Technical Grade

Copper(I) cyanide (CuCN) technical grade powder serves as an intermediate in organic synthesis and copper plating baths for electronics manufacturing. It is classified in HTS 2837.19.01.25 as a simple metal cyanide, fitting 'other' category for inorganic cyanides not specified elsewhere. Chemically defined per Chapter 28 Note 1.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2833.25.00.00Higher: 26.4% vs 17.5%

If in copper electroplating bath solution

Complex copper salts in prepared solutions for electroplating may classify under heading 2833 for metal sulfates/derivatives.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If imported as chemical mixture for industrial prep

Mixtures not chemically defined per purity standards fall into heading 3824 'other chemical preparations'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare as UN1587 hazardous material; include plating bath formulation if imported in solution; avoid water contamination during shipping to prevent HCN gas release

Related Products under HTS 2837.19.01.25

Sodium Cyanide Crystals

Sodium cyanide (NaCN) in crystalline form is a highly toxic inorganic salt used primarily in gold mining for extracting gold from ore via cyanidation process. It falls under HTS 2837.19.01.25 as a simple cyanide of an inorganic base (sodium), classified as 'other' cyanides excluding specific types like those of potassium or calcium. This chemically defined compound meets Chapter 28 note requirements for inorganic classification.

Potassium Ferricyanide Powder

Potassium ferricyanide [K3Fe(CN)6] is a red-colored complex cyanide salt used in blueprint photography, analytical chemistry, and as a mild oxidizing agent. Classified under HTS 2837.19.01.25 as a complex cyanide of inorganic bases (potassium and iron), it is 'other' excluding potassium ferrocyanide. Its structure fits Chapter 28 definitions for chemically pure inorganic coordination compounds.

Zinc Cyanide Flakes

Zinc cyanide [Zn(CN)2] in flake form is used in zinc electroplating processes and as a catalyst precursor. This simple inorganic cyanide of zinc base falls under HTS 2837.19.01.25 'other' cyanides, meeting chemical definition requirements without organic substituents.

Barium Cyanide Granules

Barium cyanide [Ba(CN)2] granules find application in chemical synthesis and water treatment. Classified as 'other' cyanides under HTS 2837.19.01.25 for inorganic metal cyanides, distinct from complex varieties.

Silver Cyanide Powder

Silver cyanide (AgCN) powder is essential for silver mirror plating and photographic emulsions. It qualifies under HTS 2837.19.01.25 as a simple cyanide of precious metal base, chemically defined inorganic compound.

Cadmium Cyanide Crystals

Cadmium cyanide [Cd(CN)2] crystals used in cadmium electroplating for corrosion-resistant coatings. Falls in HTS 2837.19.01.25 as other simple cyanides of inorganic (cadmium) base.