Soderberg Electrode Paste from Japan
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 — 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
• 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