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Carbon Electrode for Phosphorus Production Furnace from Japan

Specialized carbon electrodes for electric furnaces producing elemental phosphorus from phosphate rock. These electrodes operate in highly corrosive environments with silica fume, requiring high density and purity. HTS 8545.11.0050 includes these chemical process furnace electrodes as 'other'.

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

• Provide evidence of chemical resistance specifications; comply with EPA import notifications for phosphorus-related equipment; ensure proper ventilation declarations