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Zeolite-Supported Platinum Reforming Catalyst

This supported catalyst uses platinum on a zeolite base to facilitate hydrocarbon reforming reactions in petroleum refineries. It falls under HTS 3815.19.00.00 as a supported catalyst with precious metal not specified elsewhere in subheading 3815.12 or 3815.13.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3815.12.00Same rate: 35%

If precious metal exceeds specified weight limits

Catalysts with higher precious metal content like platinum are classified under 3815.12 based on metal weight relative to total catalyst weight.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If prepared as industrial chemical mixture without catalytic function

Loses catalytic classification if not proven as reaction initiator, falling to other chemical preparations.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If imported assembled in reactor equipment

Complete catalytic converter units are classified by apparatus function rather than catalyst component.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify catalyst support material (e.g

zeolite, alumina) via lab analysis for accurate HTS classification

Obtain supplier certifications confirming precious metal content below 3815.12 thresholds to avoid reclassification

Include technical datasheets showing reaction initiation function to prevent misfiling under generic chemicals

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