Sodium Thiocyanate from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and chemical identity with Certificates of Analysis (CoA) to confirm classification as chemically defined thiocyanate
• Ensure SDS and proper hazmat labeling for transport, as thiocyanates can be toxic
• Avoid misclassification as organic by confirming inorganic base salt status per Chapter 28 notes