Mercury for Neon Sign Electrodes from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ampoule packaging eliminates bulk liquid handling requirements for small quantity imports
• Include lighting industry end-use certification to comply with mercury-added product regulations