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Promoted Nickel Steam Reforming Catalyst

An alumina-supported nickel catalyst promoted with alkali metals for high-temperature steam reforming of natural gas to hydrogen. The nickel compounds serve as the active substance, meeting the tariff item's scope for supported catalysts with nickel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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3815.12.00Same rate: Free

If the catalyst uses precious metals instead of nickel

Precious metal catalysts are classified under a different subheading.

3815.19.00Same rate: Free

If the active substance is not nickel or precious metals

Other supported catalysts fall under this subheading.

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• Ensure the product is not classified under petroleum refining equipment

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