Ammonium Thiocyanate from Japan
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.
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
• Label as 'ammonium salt of thiocyanic acid' clearly on commercial invoice
• Bulk shipments need anti-caking agents documented
• Avoid fertilizer misclass by purity certification