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Rhenium Catalyst Scrap

Spent petroleum reforming catalysts containing rhenium on alumina carrier, processed to metallic scrap form. HTS 8112.92.07.00 for rhenium waste from petrochemical use.

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—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3815.11.00Same rate: 37.5%

If still supported on catalyst carrier

Supported catalysts remain in Chapter 38 chemicals until processed.

2619.00.30Same rate: 37.5%

If as precious metal-rhenium refinery slag

Petroleum cracking slag including rhenium under Chapter 26.

7108Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If co-recovered with platinum group metals

PGM-rhenium alloys may classify as gold/platinum unworked.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Recover rhenium to >90% metallic form; carriers may classify separately

• Alumina support often reclaims under 2818.20 as artificial corundum

• High-value declaration; insure against refinery contamination losses