Barium Thiocyanate

Barium thiocyanate is utilized in pyrotechnics and as an intermediate in barium salt production. It qualifies for HTS 2842.90.9050 as a thiocyanate of an inorganic base (barium), excluded from other headings by Chapter 28 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+35.0%38.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2825.90Lower: 13.7% vs 38.3%

If antimony-based complex

Certain complex salts move to specific headings, but simple thiocyanates stay in 2842.90.

2842.10.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 38.3%

If containing silver

Silver fulminates, cyanates, thiocyanates classified separately in 2842.10.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include transport emergency info due to toxicity of barium compounds

Confirm absence of azide impurities to avoid reclassification

Use UN-approved packaging for dangerous goods shipment

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