Mercuric Thiocyanate from Japan
Mercuric thiocyanate (Hg(SCN)2) produces the dramatic Pharaoh's serpent reaction and is used in pyrotechnics. Falls under HTS 2852.10.90.00 as other chemically defined mercury compounds. White powder highly sensitive to friction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ATF explosives permits may be needed for reactive properties; Class 4.2 spontaneous combustion declaration; avoid metal containers