Carbon Cathode Block for Aluminum Electrolysis from Japan
Prebaked amorphous carbon cathode block used in Hall-Héroult electrolytic cells for primary aluminum production, providing the cathode surface for molten aluminum collection during electrolysis. Classified under HTS 8545.19.20.00 due to its specific design for electrolytic conduction in high-temperature aluminum smelting processes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide smelter end-use certification and density specifications (>1.6 g/cm³ typical); ensure proper hazardous material declarations for graphitized carbon dust; check for country-specific quotas on carbon electrodes