Industrial Mercury Metal from China
Technical grade mercury for electrolytic cells and gold extraction processes, classified HTS 2805.40.00.00 as elemental mercury. Lower purity than lab grades but suitable for large-scale industrial applications. Typically supplied in iron flasks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use 76 lb (34.5 kg) iron flask packaging per UN specifications to minimize shipping costs and compliance issues
• Provide mercury cell process documentation if importing for chlor-alkali production to satisfy end-use verification