HS Heading 3815
Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations n.e.c. or included
4 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38151100 | Supportedcatalysts With Nickel Or Its Compounds | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 38151200 | Supported Catalysts With Precious Metal Or Its Compounds | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 38151900 | Supported Catalysts, Nes | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 38159000 | Reaction Initiators, Accelerators And Catalytic Preparations, Nes | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 1,102,816,242 (404,604 kg) under this heading, across 4 of its 4 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 4 | 29,596 kg | BDT 45,189,177 |
| January 2026 | 3 | 56,507 kg | BDT 13,231,009 |
| February 2026 | 4 | 116,786 kg | BDT 402,634,455 |
| March 2026 | 2 | 5,876 kg | BDT 1,257,452 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 28,800 kg | BDT 36,488,195 |
| May 2026 | 4 | 167,039 kg | BDT 604,015,954 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 38151900 — Supported Catalysts, Nes — BDT 325,769,489
- 38151100 — Supportedcatalysts With Nickel Or Its Compounds — BDT 239,558,784
- 38151200 — Supported Catalysts With Precious Metal Or Its Compounds — BDT 35,584,550
- 38159000 — Reaction Initiators, Accelerators And Catalytic Preparations, Nes — BDT 3,103,131
Bonded imports. A further BDT 20,248,714 (50,498 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 1.8% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.