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3815.12.00.90/Platinum Black on Carbon for Fuel Cells/Japan

Platinum Black on Carbon for Fuel Cells from Japan

Platinum black high-loading catalyst on vulcan carbon support for PEM fuel cell electrodes. HTS 3815.12.00.90 covers this supported precious metal preparation as reaction initiator. Enables proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cells.

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%
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Import Tips

• Electrochemical activity test results required; ITAR check for energy tech; document carbon type (Vulcan vs Ketjen) for purity