Mercuric Iodide Red Crystals from China
Red mercuric iodide crystals are used in thermometers, infrared detectors, and as a chemical reagent. It qualifies as a chemically defined mercury compound under subheading note for 2852.10, but as iodide primarily in 2827.60.51.00. The scarlet tetragonal crystals sublime at 350°C.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.2%
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• EPA TSCA and waste manifest required due to mercury toxicity
• Declare as UN2025 mercury compounds for IMDG shipping
• Confirm not organo-mercury to avoid Chapter 29