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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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