Subheading · Section VI

2805.40: Alkali or alkaline-earth metals: mercury

2805.40

Official description Mercury

  • 0%–2%UK
  • 0%–3%EU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • 1.7%USA
  • US$17.2mWorld trade in 2024

2805.40 is a six-digit subheading of heading 2805, alkali or alkaline-earth metals, chapter 28.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 2805.40 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 2805.40 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 3% (average 1.5%). 1 of them is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 2805.40 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 30%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 2805.40; the duty is 1.7%.

World trade in these goods reached US$17.2m in 2024, down 62.6% on 2023.

Kyrgyzstan was the largest exporter with 36.4% of the total, ahead of Japan.

South Africa imported the most (US$9.3m).

The United Kingdom ranked 17th among 47 exporters with US$59.9k; its largest buyer was India.

The United Kingdom imported US$6.3k.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 1% EU Free – 3% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 1.5% Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA 1.7% General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 2805 40 00 00 Mercury
  2. 2805 40 10 00 In flasks of a net content of 34.5 kg (standard weight), of a fob value, per flask, not exceeding 184.00 gbp 2%
  3. 2805 40 90 00 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 2805 40 Mercury:
  2. 2805 40 10 In flasks of a net content of 34,5 kg (standard weight), of a fob value, per flask, not exceeding € 224 3%—
  3. 2805 40 90 Other Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 2805.40 Civa :
  2. 2805.40.10.00.00 Net muhteviyatı 34,5 kg. (standart ağırlık) lık şişelerde olup şişe başına FOB kıymeti 224 Euro'yu geçmeyenler 30%
  3. 2805.40.90.00.00 Diğerleri 30%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 2805.40.00.00 Mercury 1.7%kg

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

2805.40 · US$17.2m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$29.2kUS$29.2k+US$185.1k+US$1.5m+> US$3m

Exports: 47
  1. Kyrgyzstan: US$6.3m
  2. Japan: US$3m
  3. Peru: US$2.1m
  4. Tajikistan: US$1.9m
  5. United Arab Emirates: US$1.5m
  6. Thailand: US$522.3k
  7. Mexico: US$276.1k
  8. Germany: US$257.9k
  9. Switzerland: US$232.6k
  10. Burkina Faso: US$198.6k
  11. Türkiye: US$185.1k
  12. India: US$149.8k
  13. Czechia: US$83.8k
  14. Benin: US$82.8k
  15. Canada: US$82.3k
  16. Italy: US$74.3k
  17. United Kingdom: US$59.9k
  18. Belgium: US$58.6k
  19. China: US$51.4k
  20. Taiwan: US$30.7k
  21. Indonesia: US$29.2k
  22. United States: US$23.8k
  23. France: US$20.9k
  24. Netherlands: US$16.7k
  25. South Africa: US$15.1k
  26. Nigeria: US$3.5k
  27. Bulgaria: US$2.9k
  28. Sweden: US$2.2k
  29. Uruguay: US$1.4k
  30. Slovakia: US$1.2k
  31. Australia: US$900
  32. Greece: US$700
  33. Hungary: US$500
  34. Singapore: US$500
  35. Spain: US$300
  36. Mauritius: US$300
  37. New Caledonia: US$300
  38. Austria: US$200
  39. Hong Kong SAR China: US$200
  40. South Korea: US$200
  41. Croatia: US$100
  42. Angola: US$0
  43. Lithuania: US$0
  44. Luxembourg: US$0
  45. Latvia: US$0
  46. Portugal: US$0
  47. Tunisia: US$0

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Kyrgyzstan US$6.3m 36.4%
2 Japan US$3m 17.6%
3 Peru US$2.1m 11.9%
4 Tajikistan US$1.9m 10.8%
5 United Arab Emirates US$1.5m 9%
6 Thailand US$522.3k 3%
7 Mexico US$276.1k 1.6%
8 Germany US$257.9k 1.5%
9 Switzerland US$232.6k 1.4%
10 Burkina Faso US$198.6k 1.2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 South Africa US$9.3m 53.8%
2 India US$3.7m 21.3%
3 Argentina US$1.2m 7.2%
4 Brazil US$470k 2.7%
5 Peru US$295.9k 1.7%
6 Kenya US$269.2k 1.6%
7 Türkiye US$249.3k 1.4%
8 Togo US$198.6k 1.2%
9 Australia US$192.1k 1.1%
10 Azerbaijan US$161.3k 0.9%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for alkali or alkaline-earth metals: mercury?

Alkali or alkaline-earth metals: mercury fall under HS subheading 2805.40, part of heading 2805, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on alkali or alkaline-earth metals: mercury in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2805.40 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on alkali or alkaline-earth metals: mercury in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2805.40 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 3%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most alkali or alkaline-earth metals: mercury?

Kyrgyzstan, with US$6.3m in 2024 (36.4% of world exports).