# European Union tariff lines under HS 3815.19 > The European Union tariff splits HS 3815.19 (supported catalysts: Other) into 12 national lines: 3815 19 10 00 (catalyst in the form of grains of which 90 % or more by weight have a particle-size not exceeding 10 micrometres, consisting of a mixture of oxides on a magnesium-silicate support, containing by weight: - 20 % or more but not more than 35 % of copper and - 2 % or more but not more than 3 % of bismuth, and of an apparent specific gravity of 0,2 or more but not exceeding 1,0), 3815 19 90 10 (catalysts consisting of chromium trioxide, dichromium trioxide or organometallic compounds of chromium, fixed on a silicon dioxide support with a pore volume of 2 cm³/g or more (as determined by the nitrogen absorption method)), 3815 19 90 30 (catalyst containing titanium tetrachloride supported on magnesium dichloride, for use in the manufacture of polypropylene), 3815 19 90 33 (catalyst, in powder form, consisting of a mixture of metal oxides fixed to a silicon dioxide support, with a total content by weight of molybdenum, bismuth and iron of 20 % or more but not more than 50 %, for use in the manufacture of acrylonitrile) and 8 others. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/381519 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 38](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/38) / [3815.19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/381519) ## Key facts - HS subheading: [3815.19](https://border.bot/hs-codes/381519) - National lines: 12 - Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21% - De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged - Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) - Chapter: 38: Miscellaneous chemical products ## European Union lines under 3815.19 The European Union tariff splits HS 3815.19 (supported catalysts: Other) into 12 national lines: 3815 19 10 00 (catalyst in the form of grains of which 90 % or more by weight have a particle-size not exceeding 10 micrometres, consisting of a mixture of oxides on a magnesium-silicate support, containing by weight: - 20 % or more but not more than 35 % of copper and - 2 % or more but not more than 3 % of bismuth, and of an apparent specific gravity of 0,2 or more but not exceeding 1,0), 3815 19 90 10 (catalysts consisting of chromium trioxide, dichromium trioxide or organometallic compounds of chromium, fixed on a silicon dioxide support with a pore volume of 2 cm³/g or more (as determined by the nitrogen absorption method)), 3815 19 90 30 (catalyst containing titanium tetrachloride supported on magnesium dichloride, for use in the manufacture of polypropylene), 3815 19 90 33 (catalyst, in powder form, consisting of a mixture of metal oxides fixed to a silicon dioxide support, with a total content by weight of molybdenum, bismuth and iron of 20 % or more but not more than 50 %, for use in the manufacture of acrylonitrile) and 8 others. - [3815 19 10 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3815191000) Supported catalysts, Other, Catalyst in the form of grains of which 90 % or more by weight have a particle-size not exceeding 10 micrometres, consisting of a mixture of oxides on a magnesium-silicate support, containing by weight: - 20 % or more but not more than 35 % of copper and - 2 % or more but not more than 3 % of bismuth, and of an apparent specific gravity of 0,2 or more but not exceeding 1,0. Duty (MFN): 0% - [3815 19 90 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3815199010) Supported catalysts, Other, Other, Catalysts consisting of chromium trioxide, dichromium trioxide or organometallic compounds of chromium, fixed on a silicon dioxide support with a pore volume of 2 cm³/g or more (as determined by the nitrogen absorption method). Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3815 19 90 30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3815199030) Supported catalysts, Other, Other, Catalyst containing titanium tetrachloride supported on magnesium dichloride, for use in the manufacture of polypropylene. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3815 19 90 33](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3815199033) Supported catalysts, Other, Other, Catalyst, in powder form, consisting of a mixture of metal oxides fixed to a silicon dioxide support, with a total content by weight of molybdenum, bismuth and iron of 20 % or more but not more than 50 %, for use in the manufacture of acrylonitrile. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3815 19 90 55](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3815199055) Supported catalysts, Other, Other, Components for a catalyst system, imported as single components or as set, made up of at least one of the following preparations: -ceramic material (CAS RN 66402-68-4), -molybdenum oxide and nickel oxide supported on aluminium oxide, -molybdenum oxide, nickel oxide and aluminium phosphate supported on aluminium oxide, -molybdenum oxide, nickel oxide, aluminium phosphate, silica, and molybdenum supported on aluminium oxide, for use against organic and inorganic impurities in kerosene production. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3815 19 90 70](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3815199070) Supported catalysts, Other, Other, Catalyst consisting of organo-metallic compounds of aluminium and zirconium, fixed on a support of silicon dioxide. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3815 19 90 75](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3815199075) Supported catalysts, Other, Other, Catalyst consisting of organo-metallic compounds of aluminium and chromium, fixed on a support of silicon dioxide. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3815 19 90 80](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3815199080) Supported catalysts, Other, Other, Catalyst consisting of organo-metallic compounds of magnesium and titanium, fixed on a support of silicon dioxide, in the form of a suspension in mineral oil. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3815 19 90 82](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3815199082) Supported catalysts, Other, Other, Catalyst consisting of organo-metallic compounds of boron, titanium and aluminium, fixed on a support of silicon dioxide, in the form of powder. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3815 19 90 85](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3815199085) Supported catalysts, Other, Other, Catalyst consisting of organo-metallic compounds of aluminium, magnesium and titanium, fixed on a support of silicon dioxide, in the form of powder. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3815 19 90 86](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3815199086) Supported catalysts, Other, Other, Catalyst containing titanium tetrachloride supported on magnesium dichloride, for use in the manufacture of polyolefins. Duty (MFN): 6.5% - [3815 19 90 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/3815199090) Supported catalysts, Other. Duty (MFN): 6.5% ## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. ## In other countries National tariff lines under 3815.19 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country). - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/381519): 1 line, used by 1 other country - [The Harmonized System text for 3815.19](https://border.bot/hs-codes/381519) - Previous subheading: [3815.12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/381512) With precious metal or precious-metal compounds as the active substance - Next subheading: [3815.90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/381590) Other ## Frequently asked questions ### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 3815.19? The European Union tariff splits HS 3815.19 (supported catalysts: Other) into 12 national lines: 3815 19 10 00 (catalyst in the form of grains of which 90 % or more by weight have a particle-size not exceeding 10 micrometres, consisting of a mixture of oxides on a magnesium-silicate support, containing by weight: - 20 % or more but not more than 35 % of copper and - 2 % or more but not more than 3 % of bismuth, and of an apparent specific gravity of 0,2 or more but not exceeding 1,0), 3815 19 90 10 (catalysts consisting of chromium trioxide, dichromium trioxide or organometallic compounds of chromium, fixed on a silicon dioxide support with a pore volume of 2 cm³/g or more (as determined by the nitrogen absorption method)), 3815 19 90 30 (catalyst containing titanium tetrachloride supported on magnesium dichloride, for use in the manufacture of polypropylene), 3815 19 90 33 (catalyst, in powder form, consisting of a mixture of metal oxides fixed to a silicon dioxide support, with a total content by weight of molybdenum, bismuth and iron of 20 % or more but not more than 50 %, for use in the manufacture of acrylonitrile) and 8 others. ## Sources and updates The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026. The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026. This page was last updated on 11 October 2026. Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling. 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