8545.90.40.00/Carbon Block Electrodes for Aluminum Smelting/China

Carbon Block Electrodes for Aluminum Smelting from China

Large prebaked carbon blocks serving as anodes in Hall-Héroult electrolytic cells for primary aluminum production, conducting massive electrical currents through the electrolyte. This industrial product is classified under HTS 8545.90.40.00.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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Import Tips

• Include smelter cell design specs and expected anode consumption rates

• Certify carbon block density (>1.55 g/cm³ typical) and ash content for classification

• Arrange heavy-duty shipping certifications due to electrode size/weight (tons)

Carbon Block Electrodes for Aluminum Smelting from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8545.90.40.00