Of a kind used for furnaces
Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes: > Electrodes: > Of a kind used for furnaces
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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Products classified under HTS 8545.11.00
GrafTech High-Purity Graphite Furnace Electrode
High-purity graphite electrodes designed specifically for electric arc furnaces (EAF) used in steel production. These electrodes carry high electrical current to generate arc heat for melting scrap metal, featuring diameters from 300-700mm and ultra-high power (UHP) grades. Classified under HTS 8545.11.00 as carbon electrodes of a kind used for furnaces.
Showa Denko UHP Graphite Electrode RP 500mm
Regular Power (RP) grade graphite electrode, 500mm diameter x 1800-2400mm length, with 4TPL threaded nipple for EAF steelmaking. Provides stable arc performance with current load capacity of 22,000-28,000A. Meets HTS 8545.11.00 criteria for furnace electrodes.
Kaifeng Carbon HP Electrode 600mm for EAF
High Power (HP) graphite electrode 600mm diameter for electric arc furnaces, with current density up to 18A/cm². Includes male/female nipple connections for column assembly up to 9m height. Precisely matches HTS 8545.11.00 furnace electrode definition.
Tokai Carbon Ultra-High Power Electrode 700mm
UHP graphite electrode 700mm diameter for ultra-high power electric arc furnaces producing high-quality alloy steel. Features advanced needle coke formulation with consumption rate <2.2kg/tc. HTS 8545.11.00 classification confirmed by EAF-specific design.
Heguang Carbon Electrode Column Assembly
Pre-assembled graphite electrode column consisting of three 500mm electrodes connected via 4TPL nipples, total height 7.2m for continuous EAF operation. Factory-assembled to ensure perfect joint conductivity. Classifies under HTS 8545.11.00 as furnace electrodes.
Fangda Carbon Ladle Furnace Electrode 400mm
Graphite electrodes optimized for ladle refining furnaces (LF) in secondary steelmaking, 400mm diameter with low consumption rate of 3.5kg/tc. Features high thermal shock resistance for argon stirring operations. HTS 8545.11.00 specifically covers LF furnace applications.