Retort Carbon from Canada
Retort carbon is a high-purity carbon produced in retorts from coal or peat, used in electrode manufacturing and chemical processes. It qualifies under HTS 2704.00.00.50 as 'retort carbon' in the 'other' category.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide production process certifications specifying retort method to confirm classification
• Ensure purity assays (>95% carbon) to differentiate from lower-grade semicoke
• Declare as bulk industrial material to avoid retail packaging misclassifications