Magnesium Anode Rod from China
A cylindrical rod made primarily of magnesium used in water heaters to prevent corrosion through sacrificial anode action. Classified under HTS 8104.90.00.00 as an 'other' article of magnesium, distinct from unwrought magnesium or powders.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify magnesium purity exceeds 99% to avoid reclassification as alloys under Chapter 81
• Provide mill test certificates confirming composition to prevent customs disputes