Ethylmercury Chloride

Ethylmercury chloride (C2H5HgCl) is an organomercury compound used in organic synthesis research. HTS 2852.10.90.00 per subheading note for chemically defined organic mercury compounds. Colorless crystals, highly toxic.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

2903.69Lower: 13.7% vs 38%

If alkyl halides organic classification

Halogenated hydrocarbons Chapter 29 if mercury not principal characteristic.

2931.90.90Lower: 28.7% vs 38%

If other organo-inorganic

Complex organometallics reclassify from simple mercury compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Research institution end-use statement required; extreme neurotoxin protocols; <1g import limits common

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Mercuric Chloride

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Mercuric Sulfate

Mercuric sulfate (HgSO4) is a toxic white powder used in analytical chemistry and gold extraction processes. Classified under HTS 2852.10.90.00 as a chemically defined inorganic mercury compound outside specific subheadings. Meets Chapter 28 Note 1 criteria for single mercury salt compounds.

Mercuric Oxide Red

Red mercuric oxide (HgO) is a scarlet powder used in battery production and as a chemical reagent. It qualifies for HTS 2852.10.90.00 as a chemically defined mercury oxide compound not covered by other specific mercury subheadings. Distinguished from yellow form by particle size and color.

Mercuric Iodide

Mercuric iodide (HgI2) appears as a bright red crystalline powder, changing to yellow when heated, used in photography and medicine. Falls under HTS 2852.10.90.00 as a chemically defined mercury halide compound. Excluded from amalgams per heading exclusions.

Mercuric Nitrate

Mercuric nitrate (Hg(NO3)2) is a colorless deliquescent salt used as a catalyst and analytical reagent. Classified in HTS 2852.10.90.00 as other chemically defined mercury compounds meeting Chapter 28/29 note criteria. Highly corrosive and light-sensitive.

Mercuric Acetate

Mercuric acetate (Hg(CH3COO)2) is a white crystalline organomercury compound used in organic synthesis. Though organic, it qualifies under HTS 2852.10.90.00 per subheading note including organic mercury compounds chemically defined. Excluded if meeting Chapter 29 complex criteria elsewhere.