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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

2825.90.90.00Lower: 28.7% vs 38%

If antimony-doped for pigments

Hydrazine/antimony-mercury complexes may classify under other inorganic bases.

3815.90.20.00Lower: 37.8% vs 38%

If as catalyst support in reactions

Spent or supported mercury catalysts classify separately from pure compounds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Subject to Minamata Convention; provide certification of legal sourcing and non-environmental release

Label as UN 1600; segregate from organics in storage

Test for particle size if used industrially to avoid Chapter 31 fertilizer misclassification