Phenylmercuric Acetate from Japan
Phenylmercuric acetate (C6H5HgOOCCH3) is an organomercury fungicide and slimicide used in paints. HTS 2852.10.90.00 covers it as chemically defined organic mercury compound not excluded by Chapter 29 notes. White to pale yellow powder.
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
• EPA pesticide registration verification required; restricted use pesticide labeling; cannot be used in food-contact applications