Extruded Magnesium Anode Rod for Water Heaters from China
Cylindrical extruded magnesium anode rod installed in domestic water heaters to prevent tank corrosion through electrolytic protection. Typically 3/4-inch diameter with steel core for mounting. HTS 8543.30.90.40 covers these as functional magnesium anodes for electrolysis.
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
• Specify anode weight and dimensions in commercial invoice; test for core wire compatibility
• Pitfall: confusing with zinc anodes (8543.30.9045)
• Include galvanic corrosion test data if requested by CBP