Ammonium Thiocyanate
Ammonium thiocyanate (NH4SCN) is widely used in fertilizers, photography, and steel pickling. Classified in HTS 2842.90.10.00 as per chapter note allowing ammonium salts in headings 2826-2842.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ammoniacal nitrogen fertilizer
Chapter note excludes Chapter 31 fertilizer products; pure chemicals stay in 28.
If organic nitrogen compound
Inorganic ammonium salts in 2842; organo-inorganic excluded per note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label as 'ammonium salt of thiocyanic acid' clearly on commercial invoice
• Bulk shipments need anti-caking agents documented
• Avoid fertilizer misclass by purity certification
Related Products under HTS 2842.90.10.00
Sodium Thiocyanate
Sodium thiocyanate (NaSCN) is an inorganic salt of thiocyanic acid, used in chemical synthesis, photography, and as a reagent in analytical chemistry. It falls under HTS 2842.90.10.00 as a thiocyanate of an inorganic base (sodium), explicitly covered by the chapter notes for heading 2842.
Potassium Thiocyanate
Potassium thiocyanate (KSCN) is a colorless crystalline salt used in dyes, pharmaceuticals, and frost prevention sprays. Classified under HTS 2842.90.10.00 as a thiocyanate salt of inorganic base potassium, per heading 2842 scope.
Potassium Cyanate
Potassium cyanate (KOCN) is a white crystalline compound used in organic synthesis and herbicide production. It is classified in HTS 2842.90.10.00 as a cyanate of an inorganic base, directly matching the heading description.
Silver Thiocyanate
Silver thiocyanate (AgSCN) is a white powder used in photography and analytical reagents. Falls under HTS 2842.90.10.00 as a thiocyanate salt of inorganic base silver, per heading 2842 for metal salts.
Mercury(II) Thiocyanate
Mercury(II) thiocyanate (Hg(SCN)2) is used in pyrotechnics for 'Pharaoh's serpent' effect and lab reagents. Classified under HTS 2842.90.10.00 as a thiocyanate of inorganic base mercury, chemically defined per subheading note.
Barium Thiocyanate
Barium thiocyanate (Ba(SCN)2) serves as a corrosion inhibitor and in textile processing. It is an inorganic salt under HTS 2842.90.10.00, fitting heading 2842 for thiocyanates of inorganic bases.