Mercuric Iodide from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming >99% purity for chemical definition; adhere to DOT hazardous substance regulations; check state-level mercury restrictions