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Mercurous Tannate Precipitate from Japan

Mercurous tannate precipitate functions as a reagent in qualitative analysis for protein detection in forensics. Listed under HTS 2852.90.0500 for tannates of mercury. The brownish precipitate forms specific reactions with biological materials.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify Lot Analysis for tannin:mercury ratio; use child-resistant packaging per CPSC; pre-clear with local hazwaste authorities