Nickel Raney Catalyst for Methanol Synthesis from Japan
Highly active sponge nickel catalyst used in industrial methanol production from syngas, promoting hydrogenation reactions. Falls under HTS 3815.90.5000 as a reaction initiator and catalytic preparation not elsewhere specified.
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
• Pyrophoric classification demands special packaging under DOT 4.2; inert gas certificates needed
• Specify activation method in invoices; avoids confusion with base nickel powders
• Industrial end-use letters prevent consumer chemical misrouting