Magnesium Pencil Anode for Marine Propellers from China
Slim pencil-shaped magnesium anode screwed into marine propeller hubs for localized cathodic protection against galvanic corrosion. Common in recreational boats and workboats. Falls under HTS 8543.30.90.40 as functional magnesium anodes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Specify thread size (1/2-20 or 3/4-16) in documentation; package corrosion inhibitor included
• Pitfall: classifying as propeller repair kits
• ABYC marine standards compliance recommended