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Raney Nickel Catalyst

Raney nickel is a finely divided nickel-aluminum alloy activated with sodium hydroxide, used as a supported catalyst with nickel as the active substance for hydrogenation reactions in organic synthesis. It falls under the tariff item as a supported catalyst with nickel compounds.

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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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3815.12.00Same rate: Free

If the catalyst contains precious metals as active substances

Precious metal catalysts are classified separately.

3815.19.00Same rate: Free

If the active substance is not nickel or precious metals

Residual subheading for other supported catalysts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the Raney nickel is in a supported form, as unsupported forms may be classified elsewhere

• Handle as a hazardous material and comply with Canadian transport regulations

• Provide a certificate of analysis to confirm nickel content

Related Products under Tariff item 3815.11.00

Nickel Molybdenum Catalyst

A supported catalyst with nickel and molybdenum compounds on an alumina base, used in hydrotreating processes for desulfurization in petroleum refining. The nickel compounds serve as the active substance, meeting the tariff item's requirement for nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance.

Nickel on Alumina Catalyst

A supported catalyst with nickel compounds dispersed on an alumina carrier, optimized for industrial hydrogenation processes such as fat hardening in edible oil refining. The nickel compounds are the active substance, aligning with the tariff item's scope.

Nickel on Carbon Catalyst

An activated carbon supported nickel catalyst for low-pressure hydrogenations in fine chemicals production, offering high dispersion. The nickel active substance on a carbon support meets the tariff item's definition of a supported catalyst with nickel compounds.

Nickel on Silica Catalyst

A high-surface-area nickel catalyst supported on silica gel, used for selective hydrogenation in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The nickel compounds act as the active substance, fitting the tariff item's description.

Nickel Raney Type Sponge Catalyst

A sponge-like nickel catalyst derived from alloy leaching, supported for slurry-phase hydrogenations in batch reactors. The nickel active substance in a supported form meets the tariff item's requirement for nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance.

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.