Sodium Thiocyanate from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) compliant with OSHA and EPA standards for hazardous material classification
• Ensure proper labeling as a corrosive substance under DOT regulations for transportation
• Obtain importer security filing (ISF) details early to avoid delays in chemical shipments