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3815.90.20.00/Mercury Chloride Catalyst/Japan

Mercury Chloride Catalyst from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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

Mercury Chloride Catalyst from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3815.90.20.00