Sodium Nitroprusside from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity and provide SDS for hazardous material handling; ensure pharmaceutical-grade certification to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: improper labeling as simple cyanide leading to wrong heading