Phenylmercuric Acetate from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Requires FIFRA registration; provide residue monitoring data
• UN 1674 classification; temperature-controlled if concentrated
• Distinguish from Chapter 29 if purity suggests pharmaceutical intermediate