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Mercuric Chloride from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.7%

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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• TSCA Section 12(b) export notification; extreme toxicity

• Very restricted; end-use certificate often required

• Not to be imported without specific authorization