Mercuric Oxide Red from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact color variant for accurate statistical reporting; ensure compliance with mercury export/import bans in certain countries; store in sealed containers to prevent oxidation