Mercurous Nitrate from Germany
Mercurous nitrate is used in pyrotechnics and analytical chemistry as a mercury(I) salt. It imports under HTS 2852.90.90.00 as other mercury compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ATF Form 5400.13 for explosive precursors
• Light-sensitive; amber glass packaging
• Distinguish Hg(I) from Hg(II) for proper chemical identity