Graphite EDM Electrode Blank

Semi-finished artificial graphite block prepared as blank for electrical discharge machining electrodes. 3801.10.5050 classification for other artificial graphite forms before final machining. Standard in precision toolmaking.

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.

8466.94.85Higher: 39.7% vs 35%

If finished tooling electrodes

Completed EDM electrodes become parts for metalworking machine tools.

3801.20.00Same rate: 35%

If colloidal graphite only

True colloidal forms separate from artificial graphite blocks.

6815.19.00Same rate: 35%

If electrical non-graphite articles

Electrical articles of other carbon materials classify differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify EDM grade with <10ppm impurities; document blank vs finished status

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Provide machinability test data

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