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High Purity Graphite Paste for Specialty Electrodes

High Purity Graphite Paste for Specialty Electrodes is an ultra-low impurity graphite paste using synthetic graphite and petroleum needle coke for specialty electrodes in non-ferrous metallurgy. It precisely matches tariff item 3801.30.00 as a premium carbonaceous paste for electrodes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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3801.10.00Same rate: Free

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Artificial graphite in other forms may fall under this heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide a certificate of purity to demonstrate the ultra-low impurity levels, which supports classification

• Ensure the paste is packaged in airtight containers to prevent contamination

• Verify that the needle coke source does not trigger any trade restrictions

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