Yellow Mercuric Oxide Powder
Yellow mercuric oxide (HgO) is a chemically defined inorganic compound of mercury used primarily in the production of mercury batteries and as a chemical reagent. It meets the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1(a) as a separate chemically defined compound. This product falls under tariff item 2852.10.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as a metal oxide rather than a mercury compound
Metal oxides are in heading 28.25, but heading 28.52 specifically covers mercury compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify under 2852.10.00 and provide purity specifications to support the chemical definition
• Comply with Canadian hazardous materials regulations for shipping
• Verify any restrictions under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act if used in batteries
Related Products under Tariff item 2852.10.00
Dimethylmercury
Dimethylmercury ((CH3)2Hg) is an extremely toxic volatile organomercury compound used in research. It is a chemically defined organic compound of mercury, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1(a) and Chapter 28 Note 2. This product is classified under tariff item 2852.10.00 as a chemically defined mercury compound.
Ethylmercury Chloride
Ethylmercury chloride (C2H5HgCl) is an organomercury compound used in organic synthesis research. It is a chemically defined organic compound of mercury, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1(a). This product falls under tariff item 2852.10.00 as a chemically defined mercury compound.
Mercuric Acetate
Mercuric acetate (Hg(CH3COO)2) is a white crystalline organomercury compound used in organic synthesis. Though organic, it qualifies as a chemically defined mercury compound under Chapter 28 Note 2, which includes organic products in heading 28.52. This product falls under tariff item 2852.10.00.
Mercuric Bromide
Mercuric bromide (HgBr2) is a white crystalline compound used in photography and medicine. It is a chemically defined inorganic compound of mercury, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1(a). This product is classified under tariff item 2852.10.00.
Mercuric Chloride
Mercuric chloride (HgCl2), also known as corrosive sublimate, is a white crystalline inorganic compound of mercury used in laboratory reagents and as a fungicide. It is a chemically defined compound, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1(a). This product is classified under tariff item 2852.10.00.
Mercuric Cyanide
Mercuric cyanide (Hg(CN)2) is a highly toxic white powder used in gold mining and electroplating. It is a chemically defined mercury compound, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1(a). This product falls under tariff item 2852.10.00, distinct from inorganic base cyanides.