Silicon-Doped Artificial Graphite Blocks from China
Pre-formed blocks of artificial graphite embedded with silicon for use as active anode material in high-capacity batteries. Classified under HTS 3801.90.00.10 as silicon-containing graphite in block semi-manufacture form. Essential for EV battery manufacturing where silicon boosts energy density.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturing process certification proving artificial graphite base with silicon doping to avoid natural graphite subheadings
• Declare exact silicon percentage (typically 5-20%) as it determines anode performance and classification accuracy
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on graphite from certain origins; check Commerce Department updates