Pharmaceutical Grade Mercuric Oxide

High-purity mercuric oxide meeting USP standards for use in ophthalmic preparations and antiseptics. Still classified under HTS 2852.10.10.00 as the pure chemical compound despite pharmaceutical end-use. Purity exceeds 99.5% with controlled particle size for medical applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 35%

If further mixed with medicaments or excipients

Medicinal preparations containing mercuric oxide shift to mixed medicaments in Chapter 30.

3307.30.50.00Higher: 39.9% vs 35%

If incorporated into complex perfume compositions

Pre-1938 antiseptic perfumes containing mercury compounds classify under Chapter 33.

3824.99.39Same rate: 35%

If as certified reference material for calibration

Certified reference standards of chemicals classify as lab preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA Drug Master File references even for bulk chemical import destined for pharma

Validate against USP <231> heavy metals test methods for customs purity verification

Separate from general chemical streams; pharma customs lanes require additional GMP documentation

Related Products under HTS 2852.10.10.00

Yellow Mercuric Oxide Powder

Yellow mercuric oxide (HgO) is a chemically defined inorganic compound of mercury used primarily in the production of mercury batteries and as a chemical reagent. It falls under HTS 2852.10.10.00 as it is explicitly listed as mercuric oxide, meeting the 'chemically defined' criteria per subheading note for Chapter 28. This bright yellow powder is handled with extreme care due to its toxicity.

Red Mercuric Oxide Crystals

Red mercuric oxide (HgO) in crystalline form serves as an analytical reagent and pigment precursor in specialized applications. Classified under HTS 2852.10.10.00 as mercuric oxide, a chemically defined mercury compound per Chapter 28 notes. The red variant differs from yellow in crystal structure but shares identical chemical composition.

Mercuric Cyanide Laboratory Grade

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.

Mercuric Oxycyanide Reagent

Mercuric oxycyanide (Hg(CN)2·HgO) serves as a specialized reagent in qualitative analysis and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is explicitly listed under HTS 2852.10.10.00 as a chemically defined mercury compound meeting Chapter 28 purity standards. Its dual oxide-cyanide structure requires precise compositional verification.

Mercuric Potassium Cyanide Crystals

Mercuric potassium cyanide (K2[Hg(CN)4]) is used in electroplating baths and as an intermediate in heavy metal separations. Explicitly named in HTS 2852.10.10.00 as a chemically defined complex cyanide of mercury and potassium. The double salt structure distinguishes it from simple mercuric cyanide.

Mercuric Cyanide Gold Extraction Grade

Technical grade mercuric cyanide optimized for amalgamation processes in small-scale gold recovery. Meets HTS 2852.10.10.00 chemically defined criteria despite industrial impurities <1%. Supplied in sealed drums for mining operations.