Potassium Thiocyanate
Potassium thiocyanate (KSCN) serves as a source of thiocyanate ions in chemical reactions, electroplating, and corrosion inhibition. Classified in 2842.90.90 as an 'other' salt of inorganic thiocyanic acid, distinct from azides or specifically named salts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 3.3% | +35.0% | 38.3% |
| π²π½Mexico | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
| π©πͺGermany | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
| π―π΅Japan | 3.3% | +10.0% | 13.3% |
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Alternative Classifications
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If stabilized or complexed with carbonates
Chapter notes specify certain complex thiocyanates with inorganic bases go to 2836 if meeting carbonate/peroxocarbonate criteria.
If specifically named as fulminates or cyanates
Heading 2842 distinguishes fulminates/cyanates (2842.10-50) from other salts (2842.90).
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Include certificate of analysis (COA) confirming thiocyanate content to prevent misclassification
β’ Comply with TSCA inventory requirements for pre-registration of the substance
β’ Package in UN-approved containers to meet IMDG Code for sea shipments
Related Products under HTS 2842.90.90
Sodium Thiocyanate
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 2842.90.90 as a salt of an inorganic acid (thiocyanic acid) that is not specifically excluded or covered elsewhere in heading 2842.
Barium Thiocyanate
Barium thiocyanate is a soluble inorganic salt employed in pyrotechnics and analytical reagents. It qualifies for HTS 2842.90.90 as an other salt of thiocyanic acid, excluding azides.
Zinc Silicate Aluminosilicate
Synthetic zinc silicate aluminosilicates are used as molecular sieves and catalysts in industrial processes. They fall under 2842.90.90 explicitly as aluminosilicates whether or not chemically defined, per the subheading.
Sodium Aluminosilicate Zeolite
Sodium aluminosilicate zeolites function as detergents builders and water softeners. Classified in 2842.90.90 as aluminosilicates, chemically defined or not, used in non-glass applications.
Ammonium Peroxosulfate
Ammonium peroxosulfate (NH4)2S2O8 is an oxidizing salt used in etching and polymerization. It imports under 2842.90.90 as other salts of peroxoacids (peroxosulfuric acid).
Sodium Perborate
Sodium perborate tetrahydrate acts as a bleaching agent and oxygen source in detergents. Falls under 2842.90.90 as a salt of peroxoboric acid, an inorganic peroxoacid.