U.S. imports of Carbon Electrodes for Furnaces (HS 854511) totaled $16.4M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Carbon Electrodes for Furnaces paid $811K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.94% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGraphite and carbon electrodes used in electric arc furnaces are an essential consumable for steel mini-mills and specialty metals producers, making this heading a direct indicator of domestic steelmaking activity. The US tariff schedule distinguishes graphite electrodes by diameter — at or below 425 mm (8545110010) versus above 425 mm (8545110020) — reflecting the different furnace capacities they serve, with larger-diameter electrodes used in higher-capacity EAF operations. Mexico is the leading import source, with India and Poland also significant suppliers. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, and antidumping or countervailing duty orders on graphite electrodes from certain origins have historically been in force; importers should verify current AD/CVD order status before sourcing.
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156 import shipments a month
The 425 mm cutoff separates electrodes used in smaller or medium-capacity electric arc furnaces (at or below 425 mm, HTS 8545110010) from those used in large, high-power EAF steelmaking operations (above 425 mm, HTS 8545110020). The distinction affects both duty treatment and, historically, the scope of antidumping orders, so accurate diameter measurement and documentation from the manufacturer is critical.
Yes, the US has imposed AD/CVD orders on graphite electrodes from certain countries in the past. Importers should check the current status of any orders with the US International Trade Commission and Commerce Department, and confirm with a licensed customs broker whether a specific origin and product specification falls within the scope of an active order.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 8545
Subheading 854511 · $16.4M of $32.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$16.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $169.2M of Carbon Electrodes for Furnaces and exported $33.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8545110020 | Graphite Electrodes Diameter Gt 425mm for Furnaces | $11.6M | 4.59% | 65.17% | $532K |
| 8545110010 | Graphite Electrodes Diameter Lt=425mm for Furnaces | $4.8M | 5.75% | 57.12% | $277K |
| 8545110050 | Carbon Electrodes of Kind Used for Furnaces NESOI | $22K | 10.88% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8545110000 | Carbon Electrodes of A Kind Used in Furnaces | $3.0M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and Mexico together supply 78% of it. Austria pays 10.0% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
37.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.94% of imports for consumption.