U.S. imports of Carbon Electrodes (Other Than for Furnaces) (HS 854519) totaled $3.9M in September 2026, imported from 25 countries.
Importers of Carbon Electrodes (Other Than for Furnaces) paid $232K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 6.02% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Carbon Electrodes (Other Than for Furnaces) imports of $3.9M in September 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.6M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataCarbon electrodes not designed for furnace use serve a wide range of electrochemical and industrial applications, including electrolytic processes such as chlor-alkali production, electroplating, and battery manufacturing. The US schedule separates electrodes for electrolytic purposes (8545192000) from all other non-furnace carbon electrodes (8545194000), a distinction that matters for both duty classification and end-use verification. The United Kingdom is the leading import source for this heading, followed by China and Germany — a supplier mix that reflects the specialized engineering capabilities required for high-purity electrolytic-grade carbon. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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116 import shipments a month
The electrolytic subheading (8545192000) applies to electrodes specifically designed and used in electrolytic processes — such as chlor-alkali cells, electroplating baths, or electrolytic refining. Electrodes that are physically similar but intended for other electrical purposes (e.g., arc lighting, resistance heating) belong in the NESOI line (8545194000). End-use documentation and the manufacturer's product specification sheet are the primary evidence for making this determination.
The UK has established specialty carbon and graphite manufacturing capabilities, particularly for high-purity electrolytic-grade electrodes used in chemical processing. This reflects decades of investment in precision carbon fabrication rather than commodity-scale production, which is why the UK leads despite competition from larger manufacturing economies.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8545194000 | Carbon Electrodes, NESOI | $3.1M | 26.45% | 80.33% | $823K |
| 8545192000 | Carbon Electrodes of A Kind Used for Elctlytc Prps | $2.4M | 21.67% | 93.01% | $514K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8545190000 | Carbon Electrodes, NESOI | $2.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 8545
Subheading 854519 · $3.9M of $32.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.9MYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $69.9M of Carbon Electrodes (Other Than for Furnaces).
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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United Kingdom and Germany together supply 66% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
9.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.02% of imports for consumption.