Artificial Graphite Lubricant Block

A semi-manufactured block of artificial graphite designed for high-temperature lubrication in industrial machinery. Classified under HTS 3801.10.5050 as 'other' artificial graphite preparations not in powder or finished forms. It serves as an intermediate product before machining.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 35%

If containing >70% petroleum oils

Petroleum-based preparations classify under mineral oils rather than graphite heading.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If for chemical industry prepared mixtures

Complex chemical preparations from graphite may fall under 3824 industrial chemicals.

8485.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as machinery parts

Graphite blocks machined for specific equipment use classify as parts of Chapter 84/85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm block dimensions to avoid reclassification as plates under 6806; label as semi-manufactured

Include test reports proving synthetic origin vs natural graphite

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