Zinc Cyanide Flakes from China
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.
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
• Require RCRA waste handling certification; ship in nitrogen-purged containers; test for free cyanide content to confirm classification