Aluminum Anode Butt Residue from Japan
Carbon residue from consumed pre-bake anodes in aluminum electrolysis, coated with aluminum compounds and bath materials. Under HTS 2620.40.00 as mainly aluminum-containing, for industrial metal or chemical recovery.
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
• Carbon content verification prevents graphite heading misclassification
• Specify potroom origin; avoids steel analogy