Sodium Nitroprusside from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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