Mercuric Cyanide Laboratory Grade from Japan
Mercuric cyanide (Hg(CN)2) is a highly toxic white crystalline compound used in gold mining extraction and organic synthesis. It qualifies for HTS 2852.10.10.00 as a chemically defined mercury compound explicitly named in the subheading. Strict handling protocols are required due to its extreme poison hazard.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Require end-user certificates proving legitimate industrial use; many countries restrict to verified chemical manufacturers
• Classify under UN 1636 with Poison Inhalation Hazard Zone A markings for ocean/air transport
• Monitor CN codes for cyanide content declarations to avoid dual chemical weapon convention scrutiny