Montmorillonite K10 Activated Clay Catalyst from Japan
Acid-treated montmorillonite K10 clay serving as a heterogeneous catalyst in organic synthesis reactions. Classified in HTS 3802.90.2000 as activated earth with catalytic adsorptive properties. Common in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
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