Ruthenium on Carbon Hydrogenation Catalyst from Mexico
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 — Mexico → Canada
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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