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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically prepared as catalyst
General mercury compounds without catalytic function go to heading 2852, while preparations move to 3815.
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
Related Products under HTS 3815.90.20.00
Molybdic Acid Catalyst
Molybdic acid (H2MoO4) in catalytic grade used for oxidation reactions in chemical manufacturing. This wholly inorganic molybdenum compound qualifies for HTS 3815.90.2000 as a reaction accelerator preparation.
Sodium Molybdate Dihydrate Catalyst
Catalytic-grade Na2MoO4·2H2O used in epoxidation reactions and as a corrosion inhibitor catalyst. This inorganic molybdenum salt falls under HTS 3815.90.2000 for reaction accelerator preparations.
Mercuric Sulfate Catalyst
HgSO4 preparation employed as a catalyst in acetylene hydration to acetone production. Classified in HTS 3815.90.2000 as a wholly inorganic mercury reaction initiator.
Molybdenum Trioxide Catalyst
Pure molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) used as a catalyst in petroleum refining processes like hydrodesulfurization. This inorganic compound falls under HTS 3815.90.2000 because it consists wholly of inorganic substances, specifically molybdenum, and serves as a reaction accelerator not specified elsewhere.
Ammonium Molybdate Catalyst
Ammonium heptamolybdate ((NH4)6Mo7O24) used as a selective oxidation catalyst in acrylic acid production. Falls under HTS 3815.90.2000 as a wholly inorganic molybdenum-based catalytic preparation.
Mercury Oxide Reaction Initiator
Red mercuric oxide (HgO) prepared for use as a catalyst in laboratory-scale organic reactions and dehydrogenation processes. This inorganic mercury compound is specifically classified under HTS 3815.90.2000.