Graphite Side Electrode for Aluminum Reduction Cell from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document cryolite resistance and current load capacity; pair with pot lining imports carefully to avoid set classification; verify machining tolerances