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Palladium on Carbon Catalyst

Activated carbon supported palladium catalyst employed in hydrogenation reactions for pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. This product is classified under tariff item 3815.12.00 because palladium, a precious metal, is the active catalytic substance on a support.

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

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3802.10.00Same rate: Free

If imported as activated carbon without the palladium catalyst

Activated carbon alone falls under heading 38.02, not as a catalytic preparation.

2843.90.00Same rate: Free

If the palladium is in a chemically defined compound form

Section note 1(B) directs such goods to heading 28.43.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Classify as a supported catalyst with palladium as the active substance; do not classify as activated carbon

• Check if the palladium content requires an import permit under Canadian regulations

• Provide the carbon support type and palladium loading percentage in the commercial documentation

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