Sodium Cyanide Briquettes
Sodium cyanide (NaCN) in compressed briquette form, used primarily in gold mining for leaching processes and in electroplating. Classified under HTS 2837.19.01 as a simple inorganic cyanide of sodium, distinct from complex cyanides. Meets Chapter 28 definitions for chemically defined inorganic compounds.
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If containing >30% water as solution
Cyanide solutions fall under heading 2827 for specific salts in aqueous form, not dry cyanides.
If complexed with gold extraction reagents
Complex cyanides of inorganic bases are classified in 2842, per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain EPA approvals for hazardous material transport; ensure UN-approved packaging with proper cyanide labeling; verify buyer has cyanide handling permits to avoid customs holds
Related Products under HTS 2837.19.01
Potassium Cyanide Crystals
Potassium cyanide (KCN) in crystalline powder form, applied in organic synthesis and metal hardening. Falls under HTS 2837.19.01 as a cyanide of potassium, an alkali metal base. Excluded from complex cyanides per heading scope.
Calcium Cyanide Granules
Calcium cyanide (Ca(CN)2) granules for water treatment and fumigation in agriculture. HTS 2837.19.01 covers this as a simple cyanide of inorganic base calcium. Chemically defined per Chapter 28 Note 1.
Barium Cyanide Powder
Barium cyanide (Ba(CN)2) fine powder used in specialty chemical manufacturing. Classified in 2837.19.01 as other cyanides of inorganic bases like barium. Not a complex cyanide.
Strontium Cyanide Flakes
Strontium cyanide (Sr(CN)2) in flake form for pyrotechnics and research. HTS 2837.19.01 as cyanide of strontium, an alkaline earth metal. Chemically pure inorganic compound.
Lithium Cyanide Pellets
Lithium cyanide (LiCN) pellets for battery material research. Under 2837.19.01 as simple cyanide of lithium base. Excludes organo-inorganic per chapter exclusions.
Sodium Cyanide Prills
Spherical sodium cyanide prills optimized for mining dissolution. HTS 2837.19.01 for other cyanides, chemically defined NaCN. High purity grade.