Soderberg Electrode Paste
Soderberg Electrode Paste is a carbonaceous mixture of calcined anthracite, coal tar pitch, and graphite used in the production of self-baking electrodes for aluminum smelting and ferroalloy furnaces. It falls under tariff item 3801.30.00 as a carbonaceous paste for electrodes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paste is essentially artificial graphite
Artificial graphite may be classified under this heading.
If the paste has other carbon-based components
Other carbon-based preparations may apply.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the paste is classified as a carbonaceous paste, not as artificial graphite
• Provide a detailed composition breakdown, including the coal tar pitch percentage
• Verify that the product meets Canadian environmental standards for coal tar derivatives
Related Products under Tariff item 3801.30.00
Aluminum Smelter Soderberg Paste
Aluminum Smelter Soderberg Paste is a carbonaceous paste formulated for self-baking electrodes in aluminum reduction cells. It contains low-ash anthracite, synthetic graphite, and coal tar pitch, and is essential for the Hall-Héroult process. This product is classified under tariff item 3801.30.00 as a carbonaceous paste for electrodes.
Anthracite-Based Furnace Lining Paste
Anthracite-Based Furnace Lining Paste is a semi-colloidal paste made from calcined anthracite, coal tar pitch, and binders, used as a ramming mix for lining electric arc furnaces and ladles. It qualifies under tariff item 3801.30.00 as a similar paste for furnace linings, given its carbonaceous composition and application.
Calcined Petroleum Coke Electrode Paste
Calcined Petroleum Coke Electrode Paste is composed of calcined petroleum coke fines, metallurgical coke, and coal tar pitch, used in ferrosilicon and ferrochrome production furnaces. It falls under tariff item 3801.30.00 for its role in forming Soderberg electrodes, as it is a carbonaceous paste for electrodes.
Carbon Ramming Paste for Copper Smelting
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Ferrophosphorus Furnace Paste
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Graphite Electrode Paste for EAF
Graphite Electrode Paste for EAF is a graphite-based paste combining synthetic graphite powder, pitch binder, and anthracite, formulated for electric arc furnace electrodes in steel production. It is classified under tariff item 3801.30.00 due to its specific use as a carbonaceous paste for electrodes.