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Graphite Paste Carrier Block from Germany

Artificial graphite blocks serving as carriers for paste formulations in carbon brush manufacturing. HTS 3801.10.50 includes these semi-manufactures used in electrical carbon product production.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Specify block porosity designed for paste absorption

Avoid classification as finished brushes under Chapter 85

Maintain mixing process documentation for CBP audits