Large Diameter Graphite Electrode Blank from Japan
Semi-finished large diameter (400mm+) artificial graphite electrode blanks for electric arc furnace steelmaking. Classified under HTS 3801.10.50 as 'other' artificial graphite before final machining into electrodes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include baking and graphitization process certificates
• Distinguish blanks from finished electrodes via machining allowance specs
• File antidumping entries if from China; maintain production records