Magnesium Pencil Anode for Marine Propellers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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