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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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