Mercury Chloride Catalyst

Mercuric chloride (HgCl2) preparation used as a catalyst in vinyl chloride production and organic synthesis reactions. Classified under HTS 3815.90.2000 as a wholly inorganic mercury-based reaction initiator not covered elsewhere in the tariff.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2852.10Lower: 13% vs 37.8%

If not specifically prepared as catalyst

General mercury compounds without catalytic function go to heading 2852, while preparations move to 3815.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 37.8%

If containing listed persistent pollutants

Mercury preparations with specific toxic substances may shift to 3824 hazardous waste mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain EPA TSCA premanufacture notice approval due to mercury toxicity regulations before import

Declare exact mercury content on commercial invoice; quantities over thresholds trigger special handling fees