Mercuric Tannate from Germany
Mercuric tannate is a tannate compound of mercury employed historically in pharmaceutical formulations and as a tanning agent preservative. It is specifically listed under HTS 2852.90.0500 for tannates of mercury. This compound appears as a dark precipitate and demands rigorous toxicity controls.
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
• Secure FDA import alert clearance if for pharmaceutical residue use; use triple-layered moisture-proof containers; document CAS registry number 10290-72-1 for customs verification