Industrial Mercury Metal from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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