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Mercurous Nitrate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

ATF Form 5400.13 for explosive precursors

Light-sensitive; amber glass packaging

Distinguish Hg(I) from Hg(II) for proper chemical identity