Copper Potassium Cyanide

Copper potassium cyanide is a key reagent in copper electroplating baths. It is classified under HTS 2837.20.51.00 as a complex cyanide involving copper and potassium inorganic bases.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.7%+35.0%36.7%
🇲🇽Mexico1.7%+10.0%11.7%
🇨🇦Canada1.7%+10.0%11.7%
🇩🇪Germany1.7%+10.0%11.7%
🇯🇵Japan1.7%+10.0%11.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2833.25.00Lower: 26.4% vs 36.7%

If copper sulfates instead of cyanides

Analogous copper salts are in 2833; cyanide specificity keeps it in 2837.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 36.7%

If sold as prepared electroplating bath additive

Chemical preparations for specific industries classify in 3824 over pure compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide plating industry end-use proof; strict EPA/DOT cyanide regs apply

• Pitfall: mixtures with organics may go to 2852

Related Products under HTS 2837.20.51.00

Sodium Nitroprusside

Sodium nitroprusside is a complex cyanide salt used primarily as a vasodilator in medical treatments for hypertensive emergencies. It falls under HTS 2837.20.51.00 as a complex cyanide of an inorganic base (sodium), distinct from simple cyanides. This classification aligns with Chapter 28 notes specifying complex cyanides in heading 2837.

Potassium Ferricyanide

Potassium ferricyanide is a red-orange complex cyanide salt used in blueprint photography and as an analytical reagent. Classified under HTS 2837.20.51.00 as a complex cyanide of inorganic bases (potassium and iron). It meets Chapter 28 definitions for non-simple cyanides.

Potassium Ferrocyanide

Potassium ferrocyanide, also known as yellow prussiate of potash, is a complex cyanide used in wine production and as an anti-caking agent. It is classified in HTS 2837.20.51.00 as a complex cyanide of potassium and iron, per Chapter 28 provisions.

Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide

Ferric ammonium ferrocyanide is a blue pigment known as Prussian blue, used in paints and inks. It qualifies for HTS 2837.20.51.00 as a complex cyanide involving iron and ammonium inorganic bases.

Cesium Tetraphenylborate

Cesium tetraphenylborate is a complex cyanide used in analytical chemistry for cesium detection. Though containing organic phenyl groups, it classifies under HTS 2837.20.51.00 as a complex cyanide of inorganic cesium base per Chapter notes.

Silver Cyanide Complex

Silver cyanide complex salts are used in electroplating and mirror manufacturing. Classified in HTS 2837.20.51.00 as complex cyanides of silver, an inorganic base, aligning with heading 2837 scope.