Sodium Thiocyanate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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