Mercuric Bromide from Japan
Mercuric bromide (HgBr2) is a white crystalline compound used in photography and medicine. Classified HTS 2852.10.90.00 as chemically defined mercury halide. Soluble in water, toxic by ingestion.
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
• Purity assay >98% required for chemical classification; brominated compound declarations; light-sensitive packaging