Vanadium Molybdate Desulfurization Additive from Japan
Catalyst additive mixture of vanadium oxide, molybdenum trioxide, and alumina for hydrodesulfurization in refining. Classified HTS 3824.99.36.00 as inorganic vanadium compound mixture for petroleum processing. Reduces sulfur content in fuels.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Refinery specification sheet mandatory; EPA fuel additive registration required
• Monitor for molybdenum content that might trigger 2613 classification
• Proper UN packaging for ORM-D