Potassium Thiocyanate from China
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.
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
• Provide lab test results showing >95% purity to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Comply with TSCA registration for chemical imports into the US
• Check for moisture content, as hygroscopic nature affects stability during shipping