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
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
• 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