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Potassium Cyanate from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Include structural analysis (e.g

FTIR spectra) to distinguish from cyanides in 2837

Handle as oxidizer; ensure UN-approved packaging for air/sea freight

Register with EPA if destined for pesticide manufacturing