Soderberg Electrode Paste from Germany
Soderberg electrode paste is a carbonaceous mixture of calcined anthracite, coal tar pitch, and graphite used in the production of self-baking electrodes for aluminum smelting and ferroalloy furnaces. It falls under HTS 3801.30.00.00 as a specialized paste designed for electrode manufacturing in high-temperature electrolytic processes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify paste composition meets carbonaceous criteria with supplier certificates; ensure proper classification documentation distinguishing from finished electrodes; watch for misclassification as carbon blocks under 3801.10