2852.90—Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, whether or not chemically defined, excluding amalgams, other
General duty rate
Free – 3%
Across 2 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Up one level: 2852 — Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, whether or not chemically defined, excluding amalgams: (heading)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 2852.90 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, whether or not chemically defined, excluding amalgams, other. It sits in Chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes, Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from Free to 3%. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.
10-digit lines under 2852.90(2)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 2852.90 cover?
HTS 2852.90 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, whether or not chemically defined, excluding amalgams, other. It belongs to Chapter 28 and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2852.90?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 2852.90 range from Free to 3%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 2852.90?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 2852.90 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 2852.90?
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