8545.11.00.50/Carbon Block Electrode for Calcium Carbide Furnace/Japan

Carbon Block Electrode for Calcium Carbide Furnace from Japan

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 — 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%

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Import Tips

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