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