Pharmaceutical Mercury Grade
USP/NF certified mercury for remaining permitted medical applications, with ultra-low heavy metal impurities (<1 ppm lead). This product is supplied with pharmacopeia compliance certificates and falls under tariff item 2805.40.00 as elemental mercury.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mercury is formulated with other pharmaceutical ingredients
Pharmaceutical preparations containing mercury may be classified under heading 28.43 or Chapter 30.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations for pharmaceutical-grade substances
• Provide pharmacopeia certificates and certificates of analysis to CBSA
• Check for any import permits required for medical-grade mercury
Related Products under Tariff item 2805.40.00
Dental Mercury
Pharmaceutical-grade elemental mercury packaged for dental amalgam production. This product meets USP standards for medical applications with controlled impurity levels, making it suitable for use in dental practices. It falls under tariff item 2805.40.00 as mercury in its elemental form.
Elemental Mercury
Pure elemental mercury (Hg), a dense liquid metal at room temperature, used in scientific instruments, dental amalgams, and other applications. This product is classified under tariff item 2805.40.00 as mercury in its elemental form, regardless of its intended use.
High Purity Mercury for Barometers
99.99% pure mercury specifically purified for meteorological barometer filling. This high-purity elemental mercury has a low vapor pressure formulation to reduce health risks during instrument assembly. It falls under tariff item 2805.40.00 as elemental mercury.
Industrial Mercury Metal
Technical grade mercury for electrolytic cells and gold extraction processes. This product has lower purity than laboratory grades but is suitable for large-scale industrial applications. It is classified under tariff item 2805.40.00 as elemental mercury.
Laboratory Grade Mercury
ACS reagent grade mercury for analytical chemistry and laboratory thermometers. This product is supplied with lot-specific certificates of analysis guaranteeing trace metal purity. It falls under tariff item 2805.40.00 as elemental mercury.
Mercury Calibration Standard
NIST-traceable mercury calibration standard solution or metal (10,000 ppm Hg) for analytical instrument calibration. This product is matrix-matched for AAS, ICP-MS analysis with ±0.5% accuracy certification. The elemental mercury component falls under tariff item 2805.40.00.