U.S. exports of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Lining Pastes (HS 380130) totaled $1.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Lining Pastes paid $183K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Lining Pastes imports of $1.4M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElectrode pastes and furnace lining pastes made from carbonaceous materials are essential consumables in electric arc furnaces, aluminum smelters, and ferroalloy production, where they form self-baking Søderberg electrodes or protective hearth linings. Norway is the leading US supplier under this heading, a direct reflection of that country's dominant position in aluminum and ferrosilicon smelting technology and the associated paste manufacturing expertise. Germany and Brazil also rank among top suppliers, serving different segments of the metallurgical industry. All imports enter under a single 10-digit line (3801300000), so classification disputes typically center on whether a carbon-based product constitutes a paste versus a formed electrode or refractory article classified elsewhere.
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Norway has a long-established aluminum and ferroalloy smelting industry that developed deep expertise in Søderberg electrode technology, which relies on continuously fed carbonaceous paste. Norwegian producers have built integrated supply chains for electrode paste that serve global smelter operators, making Norway a natural leading exporter to the US market.
Carbonaceous paste under 3801.30 is an unformed or semi-formed mixture intended to be shaped and baked in situ during furnace operation. Pre-formed, fully baked carbon or graphite electrodes — ready for direct installation — are classified under heading 8545 as electrical carbon products. The key distinction is whether the product arrives as a paste or as a finished electrode article.
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 3801
Subheading 380130 · $1.8M of $16.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.9M of Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes and Furnace Lining Pastes and exported $8.2M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3801300000 | Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes&similar Pastes | $1.4M | 12.62% | 100.00% | $183K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3801300000 | Carbonaceous Pastes for Electrodes&similar Pastes | $1.8M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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India and South Korea together take 93% of it.
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duty collected equals 12.62% of imports for consumption.