Quicksilver Mercury Flasks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Flasks must bear UN certification markings and be painted red per international transport standards
• Gross/net weight declarations must match exactly (±0.5%) to avoid customs valuation disputes
• Register with US mercury inventory tracking systems if annual imports exceed reporting thresholds