Vanadium Pentoxide Catalyst
Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) is the primary catalyst for sulfuric acid production via the contact process. It qualifies for HTS 3815.90.1000 as a wholly inorganic vanadium-based reaction accelerator. The catalyst operates at high temperatures to facilitate SO2 oxidation to SO3.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as chemical intermediate without catalytic processing
Pure vanadium oxides without formulation as finished catalysts are classified in Chapter 28 inorganic chemicals.
If in promoter-enhanced formulations with alkali metals
Catalyst promoters or alkali vanadates create mixed preparations falling under chemical mixtures heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide EPA registration or process description confirming use in contact process sulfuric acid production
• Include vanadium content certification (>98% V2O5) to meet wholly inorganic requirements
• Ensure packaging labels specify 'catalyst for reaction initiation' to prevent reagent classification
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