2842.90.10.00/Mercury(II) Thiocyanate/Japan

Mercury(II) Thiocyanate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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