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
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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