Potassium Gold Cyanide from Japan
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 — 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
• 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