Raney Nickel Catalyst from China

Raney nickel is a finely divided nickel-aluminum alloy activated with sodium hydroxide, used as a supported catalyst with nickel as the active substance for hydrogenation reactions in organic synthesis. It falls under HTS 3815.11.00.00 because it is a supported catalyst specifically featuring nickel or nickel compounds as the primary active ingredient. Commonly employed in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing for reducing double bonds.

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

Verify catalyst support material (e.g

alumina) and nickel content via lab analysis for accurate classification and EPA compliance

Obtain SDS and ensure proper hazardous material declaration for shipping, as it may be pyrophoric

Avoid misclassification as precious metal catalyst; confirm nickel is predominant active substance