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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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