Clinical Mercury Glass Thermometer from Germany
A traditional liquid-filled glass thermometer containing mercury for direct reading of body temperature in clinical settings. It falls under HTS 9025.11.20.00 as a clinical thermometer designed for medical use to measure human body temperature accurately. The mercury expansion provides precise direct reading without additional equipment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify mercury content declarations comply with EPA and TSCA regulations; many countries restrict mercury imports
• Include medical device registration if marketed for clinical use; provide calibration certificates for accuracy
• Avoid misclassification as laboratory equipment; specify 'for human clinical use' in documentation to prevent delays