High Purity Carbon Electrode for Silicon Metal Furnace from Germany
High-purity graphite electrodes for arc furnaces producing metallurgical silicon from quartz and carbon reductants. Low impurity levels prevent silicon contamination during high-temperature reduction. HTS 8545.11.0050 classifies these as other furnace electrodes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require ultra-low boron and phosphorus impurity certificates; ensure furnace compatibility documentation; consider bulk container requirements for large diameters