Platinum Wire Cloth Catalytic Converter Core from Germany
A platinum wire cloth grid used as the core in automotive catalytic converters to facilitate exhaust gas chemical reactions. It falls under HTS 7115.10.00.00 because it is specifically a catalyst in wire cloth form made of platinum, matching the subheading for such precious metal structures. These are essential components in pollution control systems.
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
• Verify platinum purity exceeds 99% and confirm wire cloth structure via sieve tests if powdered elements present; obtain EPA approvals for catalytic use
• Declare exact platinum weight to avoid undervaluation penalties
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as finished converter instead of core component