Dental Amalgam Alloy from Mexico
Dental amalgam alloy consists of powdered silver, tin, and mercury-free capsules that mix with mercury on-site. Classified under HTS 2853.90.90.90 as 'amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals' within other inorganic compounds. Used for restorative dentistry fillings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
2.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA 510(k) clearance required for dental devices; include biocompatibility testing
• Exclude precious metal content to stay out of Chapter 71
• Proper mercury handling protocols even for capsules