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