Mercury(II) Thiocyanate from China

Mercury(II) thiocyanate (Hg(SCN)2) is used in pyrotechnics for 'Pharaoh's serpent' effect and lab reagents. Classified under HTS 2842.90.10.00 as a thiocyanate of inorganic base mercury, chemically defined per subheading note.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.1%

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
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)

Import Tips

Strict TSCA and EPA hazardous substance reporting required due to mercury toxicity

Comply with Basel Convention for hazardous waste if impure

Special permits needed for import; check FDA if for pharma