Molybdenum Trioxide Catalyst from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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