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Showa Denko RP Graphite Electrode 700mm

Regular power graphite electrode with 700mm diameter for ladle furnace and smaller electric arc furnace applications in steel plants. It features high thermal shock resistance and low consumption rate, making it suitable for secondary steelmaking processes. This product is classified under tariff item 8545.11.00 as an electrode of a kind used for furnaces.

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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8545.19.00Same rate: Free

If the electrode is not used in furnaces

Other carbon electrodes are classified under this heading.

8545.90.00Same rate: Free

If the product includes nipples or other connecting parts

Carbon nipples and similar articles for electrical purposes fall here.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Clearly state the electrode's regular power classification and diameter on import documents

• Provide evidence of its use in ladle furnaces or smaller electric arc furnaces to support the tariff code

• Keep records of the product's thermal shock resistance and consumption rate for CBSA review

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