Vanadium Pentoxide Catalyst from Japan
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.
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
• 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