Cyanogen Chloride 99% Purity from China
Cyanogen chloride (ClCN) is a colorless, toxic gas or liquid used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis and chemical manufacturing. It falls under HTS 2853.10.00.00 as a chemically defined inorganic compound containing the cyanogen group. This subheading specifically covers cyanogen chloride in its pure or high-purity form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA and DOT approvals for toxic substance import; provide detailed safety data sheets and UN certification for transport
• Verify chemical purity documentation to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: inadequate hazard labeling leading to customs delays