Potassium Gold Cyanide from Germany
Potassium gold cyanide (KAu(CN)2) is a highly toxic gold compound essential for electroplating gold onto electronics and jewelry. It is imported under HTS 2843.30.00.00 as a chemically defined gold complex.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Strict compliance with DOT hazardous materials regs; cyanide requires special permits
• Include cyanide content declaration and detoxification plans per EPA