Platinum Wire Cloth Hydrocracker Catalyst Bed from Germany
Platinum wire cloth layers in refinery hydrocracking units to promote hydrogenation reactions on heavy oils. Classified in HTS 7115.10.00.00 as wire cloth platinum catalysts for petrochemical processes. Enhances fuel yield efficiency.
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
• Provide refinery process compatibility certs; declare mesh aperture <0.5mm if applicable
• Pitfall: classifying as full bed assembly—specify cloth only
• Anti-dumping checks common