Graphite Powder and Sodium Lignosulfonate Dispersant from China
Specialty mixture of micronized graphite powder and sodium lignosulfonate for coating foundry molds, providing lubricity and release properties. Although containing organic lignosulfonate, classified under HTS 3824.99.39 when inorganic graphite predominates in foundry preparations. Prevents metal adhesion during casting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document graphite content >60% to maintain inorganic mixture status; provide flash point data for organic component; use anti-static bags for dust control