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.

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.

2915.90Lower: 13.8% vs 38%

If classified as saturated acyclic carboxylic acid derivative

Organic acetates fall in Chapter 29, but subheading note keeps simple mercury organics in 2852.

2931.90.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38%

If complex organometallics

Other organo-inorganic Chapter 29 if not simple mercury acetate.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm organic content < threshold for Chapter 29 exclusion; Class 6.1 poison label required; provide synthesis origin certificates

Related Products under HTS 2852.10.90.00

Mercuric Chloride

Mercuric chloride (HgCl2), also known as corrosive sublimate, is a white crystalline inorganic compound of mercury used in laboratory reagents and as a fungicide. It falls under HTS 2852.10.90.00 as a chemically defined compound of mercury, excluding amalgams, not specified elsewhere in the subheading. This classification aligns with Chapter 28 notes defining chemically defined mercury compounds.

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 Cyanide

Mercuric cyanide (Hg(CN)2) is a highly toxic white powder used in gold mining and electroplating. It is classified under HTS 2852.10.90.00 as a chemically defined mercury compound, distinct from inorganic base cyanides in 2837. Extreme poison requiring special handling.