Superior Graphite Colloidal Carbon Paste

Superior Graphite's colloidal carbon paste contains semi-colloidal graphite for carbon brush manufacturing and electrical contacts. Falls under HTS 3801.20.00.00 as graphite in paste semi-manufacture form. Used in compounding for high-conductivity applications.

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.

3801.10.10Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If artificial graphite powder, not colloidal

Non-colloidal artificial graphite powder without suspension medium classifies under 3801.10.

3824.99.39Same rate: 35%

If as chemical mixture for further processing

Pastes lacking specific graphite identity may default to chemical residuals.

8545.11.00Same rate: 35%

If when finished carbon electrode material

Completed carbon electrode manufacturing shifts to Chapter 85 electrical carbon products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide particle size distribution data confirming colloidal nature; ensure no metal powder contamination triggering Chapter 38 metal mixtures; label as paste to distinguish from powder

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