Phenylmercuric Acetate

Phenylmercuric acetate is an organomercury fungicide used in paint and wood preservation. It qualifies for HTS 2852.90.90.00 as an organic compound of mercury per the subheading note.

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.

2931Lower: 13.7% vs 38%

If higher purity pharmaceutical grade

Organo-mercury compounds for medicinal use may classify under Chapter 29 toxics.

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 38%

If formulated as pesticide disinfectant

When put up for retail pesticide sale, shifts to Chapter 38 goods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Requires FIFRA registration; provide residue monitoring data

UN 1674 classification; temperature-controlled if concentrated

Distinguish from Chapter 29 if purity suggests pharmaceutical intermediate

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