Platinum on Carbon Supported Catalyst
A high-surface-area activated carbon support impregnated with platinum nanoparticles, used primarily as a hydrogenation catalyst in organic synthesis. It falls under HTS 3815.12.0010 because the platinum group metal acts as the active substance on a solid support. Common in pharmaceutical and fine chemical production for reducing functional groups.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied as scrap or waste material
Catalyst residues with recoverable platinum are classified as precious metal waste rather than active preparations.
If imported as pure platinum compounds without support
Unsupported platinum salts or compounds fall under Chapter 28 inorganic chemicals.
If with nickel or precious metal other than platinum group
Different active metal changes the specific subheading within supported catalysts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain EPA TSCA certification and provide detailed composition disclosing platinum content to avoid reclassification
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) and ensure packaging prevents catalyst deactivation during transport
• Verify precious metal content declarations for CBP valuation; common pitfall is undervaluation of platinum
Related Products under HTS 3815.12.00.10
Palladium on Alumina Catalyst
Palladium nanoparticles dispersed on gamma-alumina support, essential for selective hydrogenations and coupling reactions like Heck and Suzuki. Classified in HTS 3815.12.0010 due to palladium (platinum group metal) as the active catalytic substance. Widely used in petrochemical refining and API synthesis.
Platinum-Rhenium on Alumina Reforming Catalyst
Bimetallic catalyst with platinum and rhenium on chlorinated alumina support for naphtha reforming in gasoline production. Falls under HTS 3815.12.0010 with platinum group metal (Pt) as primary active substance. Essential for petroleum refinery catalytic reformers.
Palladium on Barium Sulfate Catalyst
Rosenmund catalyst variant with Pd on BaSO4 support for selective hydrogenation of acid chlorides to aldehydes. Classified HTS 3815.12.0010 as supported palladium (PGM) preparation. Standard in organic synthesis laboratories and pharma production.
Platinum Black Supported on Alumina
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.
Rhodium on Silica Supported Catalyst
Rhodium metal finely dispersed on silica gel or fumed silica carrier, used for hydroformylation and carbonylation processes. HTS 3815.12.0010 applies as rhodium (PGM) serves as the active substance in this supported preparation. Key in oxo-alcohol and acetic acid production.
Iridium Oxide on Carbon Catalyst
Iridium(IV) oxide nanoparticles supported on vulcan carbon black, used in polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells. HTS 3815.12.0010 classification based on iridium (PGM) compound as active substance. Critical for hydrogen oxidation in clean energy applications.