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Aluminum Chlorohydrate Catalyst

Catalytic-grade aluminum chlorohydrate used in polymerization processes for water treatment resins. Classified under 3815.90.3000 as it consists entirely of inorganic aluminum compounds acting as reaction accelerators.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2827.32.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If pure aluminum chloride without catalytic formulation

Unformulated inorganic chlorides classified as basic chemicals in Chapter 28

3802.90.50.00Higher: 42.3% vs 37.5%

If activated for specific pesticide synthesis

Specialized pesticide reaction initiators fall under activated carbon preparations

3815.12.00Same rate: 37.5%

If supported on precious metal carriers

Precious metal catalyst supports change the subheading classification

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide manufacturing specs confirming no organic additives; mixtures reclassify to other subheadings

• EPA registration may be required for water treatment catalysts; include safety data sheets

• Ensure particle size specs match catalytic grade vs commodity chemical grades