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Graphite Side Electrode for Aluminum Reduction Cell from Germany

Graphite side electrodes (anode collectors) used in Hall-Héroult aluminum reduction cells to collect current from baked anodes. Designed for immersion in molten cryolite bath. Falls under 8545.11.0050 as furnace electrodes for electrolytic smelting.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document cryolite resistance and current load capacity; pair with pot lining imports carefully to avoid set classification; verify machining tolerances