Titanium Dioxide Supported Platinum Catalyst from Germany
A catalytic preparation consisting of platinum nanoparticles supported on titanium dioxide, used primarily in automotive catalytic converters for exhaust gas treatment. It falls under HTS 3815.90.5000 as a reaction accelerator and catalytic preparation not elsewhere specified, facilitating oxidation reactions in pollution control.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA TSCA pre-manufacture notice if not on inventory; verify catalyst composition for REACH-like compliance
• Include detailed technical data sheets and safety data sheets (SDS) for customs; check for precious metal content declarations
• Avoid misclassification as finished auto parts (8708); common pitfall is undervaluing platinum content