2843.30.00.00/Potassium Gold Cyanide/Japan

Potassium Gold Cyanide from Japan

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 — 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%

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Import Tips

• Strict compliance with DOT hazardous materials regs; cyanide requires special permits

• Include cyanide content declaration and detoxification plans per EPA