Dental Mercury from Germany
Pharmaceutical-grade elemental mercury packaged for dental amalgam production, classified in HTS 2805.40.00.00 as pure mercury. Meets USP standards for medical applications with controlled impurity levels. Supplied in sealed capsules to prevent oxidation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include FDA import alerts compliance documentation as mercury dental products face heightened scrutiny
• Use pre-capsuled packaging to qualify for easier dangerous goods classification and avoid bulk liquid handling fees
• Declare exact end-use as dental to avoid reclassification under stricter pharmaceutical controls