Nickel Molybdenum Catalyst from China
Supported catalyst with nickel and molybdenum compounds on alumina base, applied in hydrotreating processes for desulfurization in petroleum refining. Falls under HTS 3815.11.00.00 with nickel as principal active substance despite promoters. Essential for producing low-sulfur fuels.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document nickel as primary active via assay reports to distinguish from molybdenum-focused catalysts
• Register under TSCA if catalyst introduces new impurities into fuel streams
• Avoid bulk import without deactivation to prevent hazmat surcharges