Platinum-Palladium Dental Alloy Catalyst from United States
Platinum-palladium sponge alloy on a ceramic support, used as a catalyst in investment casting burnout for dental prosthetics. This supported precious metal preparation accelerates firing processes and ensures clean mold release in crown and bridge fabrication. It is classifiable under tariff item 3815.12.00 as a supported catalyst with precious metal active substance.
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Import Tips
• Confirm the ceramic support is not considered a separate article of Chapter 69; the catalyst must be presented as a preparation
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the precious metal content to support the tariff classification
• Check if the product requires a permit under the Precious Metals Marking Act if sold in retail packaging