Molybdenum Trioxide Catalyst
Pure molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) used as a catalyst in petroleum refining processes like hydrodesulfurization. This inorganic compound falls under HTS 3815.90.2000 because it consists wholly of inorganic substances, specifically molybdenum, and serves as a reaction accelerator not specified elsewhere.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as raw chemical rather than catalytic preparation
Raw molybdenum oxides fall under Chapter 28 as inorganic chemicals, not Chapter 38 catalytic preparations.
If supported on inert carrier material
Catalysts supported on carriers like alumina classify under 3815.11, not wholly inorganic unsupported forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and composition via lab analysis to confirm 100% inorganic molybdenum content for this subheading
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting non-toxicity and catalytic use to avoid hazardous material surcharges
Related Products under HTS 3815.90.20.00
Molybdic Acid Catalyst
Molybdic acid (H2MoO4) in catalytic grade used for oxidation reactions in chemical manufacturing. This wholly inorganic molybdenum compound qualifies for HTS 3815.90.2000 as a reaction accelerator preparation.
Sodium Molybdate Dihydrate Catalyst
Catalytic-grade Na2MoO4·2H2O used in epoxidation reactions and as a corrosion inhibitor catalyst. This inorganic molybdenum salt falls under HTS 3815.90.2000 for reaction accelerator preparations.
Mercuric Sulfate Catalyst
HgSO4 preparation employed as a catalyst in acetylene hydration to acetone production. Classified in HTS 3815.90.2000 as a wholly inorganic mercury reaction initiator.
Mercury Chloride Catalyst
Mercuric chloride (HgCl2) preparation used as a catalyst in vinyl chloride production and organic synthesis reactions. Classified under HTS 3815.90.2000 as a wholly inorganic mercury-based reaction initiator not covered elsewhere in the tariff.
Ammonium Molybdate Catalyst
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.
Mercury Oxide Reaction Initiator
Red mercuric oxide (HgO) prepared for use as a catalyst in laboratory-scale organic reactions and dehydrogenation processes. This inorganic mercury compound is specifically classified under HTS 3815.90.2000.