Mercuric Phosphate from Germany
Mercuric phosphate is an inorganic phosphide compound of mercury used in specialized laboratory applications and as a reagent in chemical synthesis. It falls under HTS 2852.90.0500 as a phosphide of mercury, chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes. This white to yellow powder is handled with extreme care due to mercury toxicity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA TSCA pre-manufacture notice for new mercury compounds; include detailed chemical purity certificates; ensure UN-approved hazardous materials packaging and labeling