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.

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.

2837.19.01Lower: 17.5% vs 38.3%

If classified as a cyanide derivative

Cyanides and complex cyanides of inorganic bases fall under 2837, but thiocyanates are specifically directed to 2842 per Chapter 28 notes.

2827.39Lower: 13.7% vs 38.3%

If containing significant sulfate content

Sulfate salts go to heading 2833, but pure thiocyanate salts remain in 2842 as thiocyanates of inorganic bases.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity and chemical identity with certificates of analysis to confirm classification as chemically defined inorganic salt

Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper hazardous material labeling for thiocyanate compounds

Avoid misclassification as organic chemicals in Chapter 29 by confirming inorganic base salt status