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