Retreaded Carbon Electrodes for Electrolytic Cells

Recycled and retreaded carbon electrodes refurbished with new head blocks and sidewalls for continued use in mercury or membrane electrolytic cells. HTS 8545.19.20.00 covers these refurbished graphite articles specifically for electrolytic purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8549.11Lower: 10% vs 35%

If classified as spent/unusable electrodes

Electrodes incapable of recharge or further electrical use due to excessive wear classify as spent primary cells.

6815.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If retreaded primarily for mechanical rather than electrical properties

Refurbished carbon shapes mainly for structural furnace use classify under non-electrical molded carbon articles.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If part of complete electrode retreading machinery

Retreaded electrodes imported with refurbishment machine classify under industrial machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide pre- and post-retread consumption data and X-ray density scans; declare remanufacture process details; comply with waste import regulations under Basel Convention

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