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Zinc Anode Rods from China

Cylindrical zinc rods used as sacrificial anodes for corrosion protection in water heaters. HTS 7904.00.00.00 classifies as zinc rods, pure non-alloyed. Core component in cathodic protection systems.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.7%

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

Certify for marine/boiler grade purity to meet specs

Import bare rods; threaded versions risk parts classification