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
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
• 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