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U.S. imports of carbon electrodes (other than for furnaces) (HS 854519) totaled $7.0M in June 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Carbon Electrodes (Other Than for Furnaces) paid $819K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $6.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Carbon Electrodes (Other Than for Furnaces) imports of $7.0M in June 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.6M.
Last updated: June 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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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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $3.0M | $234K | -$2.8M |
| CHINA | $571K | $1.7M | +$1.2M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $1.6M | $231K | -$1.3M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.2M | $51K | -$1.1M |
| TAIWAN | $312K | $24K | -$287K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8545194000 | CARBON ELECTRODES, NESOI | $4.9M | 10.54% | 98.99% | $517K |
| 8545192000 | CARBON ELECTRODES OF A KIND USED FOR ELCTLYTC PRPS | $2.1M | 14.69% | 97.70% | $303K |
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 | $3.0M |
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $2.9M | $122K | -$2.8M |
| California | $224K | $1.8M | +$1.6M |
| New York | $1.6M | $4K | -$1.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
| OAKLAND, CA | -- | $1.7M | +$1.7M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |