Phenylmercuric Acetate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• EPA pesticide registration verification required; restricted use pesticide labeling; cannot be used in food-contact applications