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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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