Mercuric Nitrate from Japan
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.
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
• File TSCA Form A for new uses; monitor for nitrate discharge permits
• Ship as UN 1627; ensure moisture-proof packaging
• Distinguish from organic mercury nitrates potentially under Chapter 29