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Graphite Paste Carrier Block from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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