Platinum Black Supported on Alumina from China
High-activity platinum black (finely divided Pt metal) on porous alumina for ammonia oxidation in nitric acid plants. HTS 3815.12.0010 due to platinum as active substance on inorganic support. Used in Ostwald process for industrial fertilizer production.
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
• Provide promoter metal analysis (e.g
• trace copper or iron) affecting classification stability
• High-value item—insure shipments and declare full replacement cost
• Thermal shock resistant packaging required for high-temperature process catalysts