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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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