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Potassium Gold Cyanide from Germany

Potassium gold cyanide (KAu(CN)2) used in gold electroplating baths for electronics and jewelry. HTS 2843.90.00.00 for complex compounds of precious metal gold.

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

• Extremely toxic; requires special hazardous waste manifests and EPA TSCA reporting

• Cyanide content triggers additional DOT special permit shipping

• Industrial hygiene plans mandatory for workplace exposure limits