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Methylmercuric Chloride from Japan

Methylmercuric chloride is a highly toxic organomercury compound used in research on environmental toxicology. Covered under HTS 2852.90.90.00 for chemically defined mercury organics.

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

• Institutional Biosafety Committee approval often required for labs

• UN 2026; double-bag with absorbents

• Trace quantities may qualify for research exemptions but document carefully