Mercuric Chloride (Corrosive Sublimate) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify as hazardous material (UN 2025); provide proper SDS and EPA TSCA notifications
• Verify purity to confirm 'chemically defined' status per subheading note to avoid misclassification
• Obtain end-user certificates due to mercury toxicity restrictions under environmental laws