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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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