Rhodium/Alumina Catalyst for Acetic Acid Production from China
High-surface-area rhodium on gamma-alumina support used in the Monsanto process for methanol carbonylation to produce acetic acid. HTS 3815.12.00 classification applies due to precious metal rhodium as active catalytic substance on ceramic support. Industrial scale catalyst for commodity chemical 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
• Include BET surface area and metal dispersion analysis in documentation; verify alumina purity to avoid Chapter 28 misclassification; obtain end-user statements for chemical weapons convention compliance