Triple Distilled Mercury from China
High-purity mercury refined through triple distillation for ultra-low impurity levels, falling under HTS 2805.40.00.00 as elemental mercury. Used in precision scientific instruments and research applications requiring maximum purity. Purity exceeds 99.999%.
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
• Provide laboratory-grade purity certificates from accredited testing facilities to support valuation claims
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) detailing vapor pressure and handling procedures for customs clearance