Sodium Selenocyanate

Sodium selenocyanate acts as a selenium transfer reagent in organic synthesis. It is classified under HTS 2842.90.9050 as a selenocyanate salt of an inorganic base, per Chapter 28 note (d).

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.

2811Lower: 13.7% vs 38.3%

If pure selenocyanic acid form

Simple cyanogen acids including selenocyanic acid go to 2811, but salts to 2842.

2846.90.80Lower: 3.7% vs 38.3%

If rare earth complex

Compounds of rare earths classified in 2846, potentially affecting selenocyanate complexes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare selenium content accurately for environmental compliance

Obtain import permits if destined for pesticide production

Store and ship under inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation

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Sodium Thiocyanate

Sodium thiocyanate is an inorganic salt of thiocyanic acid, used in chemical synthesis, photography, and as a reagent in analytical chemistry. It falls under HTS 2842.90.9050 as a salt of an inorganic acid (thiocyanic acid) other than azides, not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 2842.

Potassium Thiocyanate

Potassium thiocyanate serves as a source of thiocyanate ions in coordination chemistry and electroplating processes. Classified in HTS 2842.90.9050 as a thiocyanate salt of an inorganic base, per Chapter 28 note directing such compounds to this heading.

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.

Ammonium Thiocyanate

Ammonium thiocyanate is widely used in fertilizers, photography, and corrosion inhibition. Falls under HTS 2842.90.9050 as an ammonium salt of thiocyanic acid, with headings 2826-2842 applying to ammonium salts.

Potassium Selenocyanate

Potassium selenocyanate finds application in analytical reagents and selenium supplement synthesis. Classified in HTS 2842.90.9050 as a selenocyanate of inorganic base potassium.

Reineckate Salt (Ammonium Reineckate)

Ammonium reineckate is a coordination complex used as a protein precipitation reagent in biochemistry. It falls under HTS 2842.90.9050 as tetrathiocyanatodiamminochromate (reineckate) per Chapter 28 note (d).