Graphite Plate for Fuel Cell Manufacturing from Japan
Thin artificial graphite plates serving as bipolar plates in fuel cell production, in semi-manufactured plate form. Classified HTS 3801.90.00 as graphite-based semi-manufactures. Enables electrical conductivity and gas separation in hydrogen fuel cells.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify plate porosity and conductivity specs to confirm semi-manufacture before cell assembly
• Declare as 'not for retail'; bulk shipments avoid parts classification