Cast Magnesium Anode for Underground Pipelines from China
Heavy-duty cast magnesium anodes with backfill bags for cathodic protection of buried natural gas and water pipelines. Provides 20+ years of electrolytic protection. HTS 8543.30.90.40 classification for pipeline magnesium anodes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include gypsum/bentonite backfill composition; declare anode output current capacity
• Common error: valuing backfill bags separately
• Comply with PHMSA pipeline safety import requirements