Soderberg Electrode for Aluminum Smelting Furnace
A Soderberg electrode, a large baked carbon electrode used in Soderberg aluminum smelting furnaces to conduct electricity for electrolytic reduction of alumina. It consists of a continuous self-baking paste of calcined petroleum coke and coal tar pitch. 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 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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the electrode is used in an electrolytic cell not considered a furnace
This subheading covers electrodes for non-furnace electrical applications.
If the product is the carbon paste used to form the electrode, not the electrode itself
This subheading includes other carbon articles for electrical purposes, such as pastes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the Soderberg electrode under 8545.11.00 as it is used in the aluminum smelting furnace (reduction cell)
• Provide the paste composition (calcined petroleum coke, coal tar pitch) and the self-baking process details
• Note that the electrode may be imported in paste form; ensure the correct classification for the paste if not yet baked
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