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HS code for mercury
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “mercury” points to subheading 2805.40: alkali or alkaline-earth metals: mercury. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 2805.40 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2% (average 1%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 2805.40 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 3%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 2805.40 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 3% (average 1.5%). 1 of them is duty-free.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for mercury?
Mercury are classified under 2805.40 (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals: mercury) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.