Mixed Cerium Lanthanum Oxide from Germany
Calcined cerium-lanthanum oxide (CeO2-La2O3 mix), used as a catalyst support in automotive exhaust systems. Classified in HTS 2846.10.00 for dominant cerium rare-earth compounds. Meets subheading for cerium despite mixture.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide XRF analysis showing cerium as primary component
• Common pitfall: misdeclaration as pure lanthanum shifts duty
• Comply with EPA catalyst import rules