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High-Purity Graphite Cupel for Fire Assay

Specialized graphite cupels used in fire assay for precious metal analysis. Contains over 50% free carbon, fired after shaping for analytical laboratory use. Absorbs lead button during precious metal parting.

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.

6912.00.46Lower: 19.8% vs 35%

If sold as decorative tableware

Cupel shape resembles small bowls, risking earthenware classification if marketed as dinnerware.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Mining/assaying end-use documentation prevents tableware misclassification

Purity certificates (>99% carbon) support high-carbon heading

Bulk shipments may qualify for different statistical reporting suffixes

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