Mercuric Acetate from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• Confirm organic content < threshold for Chapter 29 exclusion; Class 6.1 poison label required; provide synthesis origin certificates