Mercuric Chloride

Mercuric chloride (HgCl2), also known as corrosive sublimate, historically used as antiseptic but now mainly lab reagent, in 2827.39.90. Chemically defined mercury compound but chlorides take precedence.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+25.0%28.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%3.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%3.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%3.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%3.7%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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2852.10Lower: 13% vs 28.7%

If other chemically defined mercury compounds

Subheading note defines 2852.10 for mercury organics/inorganics.

2803.00.00Higher: 35% vs 28.7%

If pure elemental mercury

Elemental form in carbon/mercury group.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 28.7%

If trace preservative solution

Dilute preparations not chemically pure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

TSCA Section 12(b) export notification; extreme toxicity

Very restricted; end-use certificate often required

Not to be imported without specific authorization

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Cadmium Chloride

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Ferric Chloride Anhydrous

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Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate

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Nickel Chloride Hexahydrate

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