Ammonium Molybdate Catalyst from Japan
Ammonium heptamolybdate ((NH4)6Mo7O24) used as a selective oxidation catalyst in acrylic acid production. Falls under HTS 3815.90.2000 as a wholly inorganic molybdenum-based catalytic preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for ammonia content stability; decomposition could shift classification away from 'wholly inorganic'
• Include end-use statement from buyer confirming catalytic application to support tariff positioning