Silica-Supported Copper Dehydrogenation Catalyst from Japan
Copper oxide on silica gel accelerates dehydrogenation of alcohols to aldehydes in fine chemical production. This 'other' supported catalyst fits HTS 3815.19.00.00 as it doesn't meet precious or specific base metal criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit SEM/EDX analysis proving metal dispersion on support matrix for proper classification
• EPA TSCA registration required for new catalyst formulations entering US commerce
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'catalyst precursor' which shifts to Chapter 28