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Carbon Block Electrode for Calcium Carbide Furnace from Germany

Massive carbon block electrodes (also called Söderberg blocks) for electric arc furnaces producing calcium carbide from lime and coke. Self-baking design for continuous operation. HTS 8545.11.0050 includes these industrial furnace electrodes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Certify low sulfur content for carbide purity; handle as IMO hazardous for pitch volatiles; coordinate with casing steel imports