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Mercury Arc Rectifier Tube from Japan

Gas-filled tube using mercury vapor arc for high-voltage DC power conversion in industrial applications. HTS 8540.89.00.80 includes mercury arc rectifying tubes as specified in heading description.

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

• Hazardous material declaration mandatory due to mercury content; follow EPA/DOT regulations

• Prove vapor construction vs solid-state rectifiers (8541.10) with cutaway diagrams