Mercury Chloride Seed Treatment from Canada
Powder containing mercuric chloride (inorganic) for treating vegetable seeds against fungal rots. Small retail packets for farmers, under 3808.99.70.00 as antisprouting/fungicidal product. Highly toxic, use declining due to regulations.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• EPA highly restricted; provide toxicology data and disposal instructions
• Major pitfall: banned in many countries, check import prohibitions