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Aluminum Chlorohydrate Catalyst from Japan

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.

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 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