HP Graphite Electrode 420mm for Steel Melting from Japan
High Power (HP) graphite electrode, 420 mm diameter, optimized for steel melting in AC electric arc furnaces with superior oxidation resistance. Meets strict consumption rate specs for high-current operations. HTS 8545.11.0010 due to graphite construction, furnace purpose, and size constraint.
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
• Provide furnace current capacity ratings in technical data to validate HP classification
• Watch for antidumping duties from specific countries on Chinese-origin electrodes
• Use protective coatings documentation if applied, as it affects handling requirements