Sodium Cyanide Briquettes from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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