Phenylmercuric Acetate Fungicide from Japan
Phenylmercuric acetate is an organomercury compound used as mildewcide in paints and fungicide. Despite heading 2931.00 provisions, specific mercury compounds fall in 2931.90.90.52.
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
• Mercury compounds heavily restricted; EPA TSCA Section 12(b) export notification required
• Include detailed use/d disposal instructions
• Phase-out documentation may be required