Titanium Dioxide Supported Platinum Catalyst from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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