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Ruthenium on Carbon Hydrogenation Catalyst from China

Ruthenium metal on activated carbon support, used for low-pressure hydrogenations of aromatic nitro compounds to amines, such as aniline production. This supported catalyst falls under tariff item 3815.12.00 because ruthenium, a precious metal, is the active catalytic substance.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

0%

PGA flags

No agency flag on this HTS number in the CBSA Single Window matching criteria.

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

Import Tips

• Ensure the product is presented as a supported catalyst, not as a carbon product

• Check if the ruthenium content requires a permit under Canadian precious metals import rules

• Document the carbon support and ruthenium loading percentage on the invoice