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Nickel Raney Catalyst for Methanol Synthesis from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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