Mercury Chloride Catalyst from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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