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Mercurous Nitrate from Japan

Mercurous nitrate (Hg2(NO3)2) is a colorless toxic salt used in analytical chemistry. Falls under HTS 2852.10.90.00 as chemically defined mercury compound (Hg+ oxidation state). Light-sensitive and explosive when dry.

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

• Keep moist to prevent explosion risk; dual UN numbers (6.1+1.1D); analytical grade certification