High-Quality Needle Pitch Coke from Japan

Premium needle coke variant from coal tar pitch, featuring needle-like structure for graphite electrode manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2708.20.00.00 as coal tar-derived pitch coke. Its low coefficient of thermal expansion makes it ideal for steel production electrodes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Certify needle structure via microscopy reports for customs verification

Ship in nitrogen-purged containers to prevent oxidation

Watch for ITC rulings on needle vs. sponge coke distinctions