Mercury Chloride Seed Treatment from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, 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