Elemental Mercury from Germany
Pure elemental mercury (Hg), a dense liquid metal at room temperature, classified under HTS 2805.40.00.00 as mercury in its chemically undefined elemental form. It is used in scientific instruments, dental amalgams, and industrial applications. This heading covers mercury not chemically combined with other elements.
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
• Obtain EPA TSCA approval and comply with Toxic Substances Control Act regulations for mercury imports due to its hazardous nature
• Ensure proper UN-approved packaging and labeling as a dangerous good (UN 2809) with spill containment measures
• Verify state-level restrictions on mercury imports, as some US states ban non-essential uses