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Dimethylmercury

Dimethylmercury is an extremely toxic volatile organomercury compound used in spectroscopy standards. HTS 2852.90.90.00 covers this defined organic mercury compound.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+37.5%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2931Lower: 16.2% vs 40.5%

If as organometallic reagent

Certain alkyl mercury compounds classify as Chapter 29 toxics.

2903Lower: 18% vs 40.5%

If halogenated alkyl mercury derivatives

Specific organo-halogen mercury structures fall under Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Extremely rare imports; requires special CDC/NIH approval

• UN 2028 liquid toxic; inert atmosphere shipping

• Often prohibited; verify current regulatory status

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Mercuric Chloride (Corrosive Sublimate)

Mercuric chloride, also known as corrosive sublimate, is an inorganic mercury compound used historically as a disinfectant and in laboratory applications. It falls under HTS 2852.90.90.00 as a chemically defined inorganic compound of mercury, distinct from amalgams, per Chapter 28 notes.

Mercuric Sulfate

Mercuric sulfate is a white crystalline inorganic compound of mercury used in analytical chemistry and gold extraction processes. Classified in HTS 2852.90.90.00 as an other inorganic mercury compound, meeting the 'chemically defined' criteria from Chapter 28 and 29 notes.

Mercuric Oxide Red

Red mercuric oxide is a granular inorganic mercury compound used in battery production and as a chemical intermediate. It is covered by HTS 2852.90.90.00 for other chemically defined mercury compounds excluding amalgams.

Mercuric Nitrate

Mercuric nitrate is a colorless crystalline compound used in organic synthesis and textile mordanting. HTS 2852.90.90.00 applies to this chemically defined mercury salt not covered by specific organomercury exclusions.

Mercuric Iodide Red

Red mercuric iodide serves as a semiconductor material and in photography. As a defined inorganic mercury halide compound, it imports under HTS 2852.90.90.00.

Phenylmercuric Acetate

Phenylmercuric acetate is an organomercury fungicide used in paint and wood preservation. It qualifies for HTS 2852.90.90.00 as an organic compound of mercury per the subheading note.