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