Platinum on Carbon Supported Catalyst
A high-surface-area activated carbon support impregnated with platinum nanoparticles, used primarily as a hydrogenation catalyst in organic synthesis. This product is classified under tariff item 3815.12.00 because platinum, a precious metal, is the active catalytic substance on a support.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as activated carbon without the platinum catalyst
Activated carbon alone falls under heading 38.02, not as a catalytic preparation.
If the platinum 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 platinum as the active substance; do not classify as activated carbon
• Verify if the platinum content requires an import permit under Canadian regulations
• Provide the carbon support type and platinum loading percentage in the commercial documentation
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