Reduced Nickel Catalyst for Vegetable Oil Hardening from China
Prereduced nickel catalyst on solid support designed for partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils to produce margarine and shortenings. Classified in HTS 3815.11.00.00 for its nickel active substance in supported form. Widely used in food processing for texture modification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify food-grade status and provide FDA prior notice for edible oil processing use
• Test for residual activity to confirm not waste under heading 3825
• Label with nickel concentration to prevent confusion with prereduced vs. unreduced forms