Laboratory Grade Mercury

ACS reagent grade mercury for analytical chemistry and laboratory thermometers, under HTS 2805.40.00.00 as elemental mercury. Supplied with lot-specific certificates of analysis guaranteeing trace metal purity. Essential for barometers and manometers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.7%+35.0%36.7%
🇲🇽Mexico1.7%+10.0%11.7%
🇨🇦Canada1.7%+10.0%11.7%
🇩🇪Germany1.7%+10.0%11.7%
🇯🇵Japan1.7%+10.0%11.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9027.90Lower: 10% vs 36.7%

If permanently sealed in instruments

Mercury in finished laboratory instruments like sphygmomanometers classifies under Chapter 90 by function.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-user statements from accredited labs/universities to demonstrate legitimate research purposes

Batch documentation must specify density (13.534 g/cm³) and surface tension values for quality verification

Avoid generic 'chemical' declarations; specify 'mercury, elemental' to prevent hold at customs

Related Products under HTS 2805.40.00.00

Elemental Mercury

Pure elemental mercury (Hg), a dense liquid metal at room temperature, classified under HTS 2805.40.00.00 as mercury in its chemically undefined elemental form. It is used in scientific instruments, dental amalgams, and industrial applications. This heading covers mercury not chemically combined with other elements.

Dental Mercury

Pharmaceutical-grade elemental mercury packaged for dental amalgam production, classified in HTS 2805.40.00.00 as pure mercury. Meets USP standards for medical applications with controlled impurity levels. Supplied in sealed capsules to prevent oxidation.

Quicksilver Mercury Flasks

Traditional 75 lb iron flasks containing 99.9% pure quicksilver (mercury), HTS 2805.40.00.00 for elemental mercury. Standard packaging for mining and industrial distribution worldwide. Each flask stamped with purity and weight markings.

High Purity Mercury for Barometers

99.99% pure mercury specifically purified for meteorological barometer filling, under HTS 2805.40.00.00 as elemental mercury. Low vapor pressure formulation reduces health risks during instrument assembly. Supplied with expansion chamber specifications.

Mercury for Neon Sign Electrodes

Elemental mercury dosed for neon lighting electrodes, HTS 2805.40.00.00 as pure mercury. Precise quantities (typically 10-50 mg) for vapor lamp starting and conduction. Packaged in micro-dosing ampoules.

Pharmaceutical Mercury Grade

USP/NF certified mercury for remaining permitted medical applications, classified HTS 2805.40.00.00 as elemental mercury. Ultra-low heavy metal impurities (<1 ppm lead). Supplied with pharmacopeia compliance certificates.