Mercuric Oxide Powder Blend from Mexico
Powdered mixture of red mercuric oxide (HgO) with inorganic binders for battery manufacturing applications. Classified in HTS 3824.99.3300 due to mercury content in multi-compound inorganic preparation. Used in specialty mercury oxide button cell production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide battery manufacturing end-use certification to justify import under TSCA
• Segregate from other cargo due to oxidizing properties (Division 5.1)
• Monitor EU REACH compliance for transshipments