New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Vanadium Phosphorus Oxide (VPO) Catalyst from Germany

Industrial catalyst blend of vanadium pentoxide, phosphorus pentoxide, and molybdenum oxide for maleic anhydride production. Falls under HTS 3824.99.36.00 as a vanadium-based inorganic mixture NESOI for chemical synthesis. Critical for selective oxidation in petrochemical processes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include detailed reaction specification and safety data; TSCA notification required for new chemical substances

• Test for phosphorus content to avoid Chapter 28 misclassification

• Ensure proper DOT classification as oxidizer