Mixed Cerium Lanthanum Oxide from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide XRF analysis showing cerium as primary component
• Common pitfall: misdeclaration as pure lanthanum shifts duty
• Comply with EPA catalyst import rules