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

37.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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