Mercuric Phosphate

Mercuric phosphate (Hg3(PO4)2) is a yellow powder used as analytical reagent. Classified HTS 2852.10.90.00 as other chemically defined mercury compound. Insoluble in water, highly toxic.

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.

2835.25.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If calcium hydrogenorthophosphate

Phosphates in 2835, mercury classification overrides.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38%

If reagent mixtures

Lab chemicals NESOI if not pure compound.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Phosphorus content declaration for hazmat; insoluble powder dust explosion risk; lab-only import justification

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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 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.