Quicksilver Mercury Flasks from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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