Potassium Cyanate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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