Rhodium/Alumina Catalyst for Acetic Acid Production from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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