Nickel Raney Type Sponge Catalyst from Japan
Sponge-like nickel catalyst derived from alloy leaching, supported for slurry-phase hydrogenations in batch reactors. HTS 3815.11.00.00 applies due to nickel as active substance in heterogeneous catalysis. Used in lab-scale synthesis of chiral intermediates.
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
• Ship under inert atmosphere if pyrophoric; declare UN proper shipping name
• Avoid classification as metal powder (7115) by providing reaction data
• Batch records showing catalytic use prevent metal waste headings