Industrial Mercury Metal from Germany
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 — 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
• 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