Mercury for Neon Sign Electrodes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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