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HSChapter 85
U.S. imports of electrical carbon or graphite brushes (HS 854520) totaled $5.5M in June 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Electrical Carbon or Graphite Brushes paid $408K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $3.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Carbon and graphite brushes are sliding contact components that transfer electrical current in motors, generators, alternators, and traction equipment — making them a maintenance-critical consumable across automotive, rail, industrial, and power-generation sectors. Mexico is the leading US import source, with Germany and Canada also prominent suppliers; the German and Canadian presence reflects the precision-engineering requirements of OEM-grade brushes for high-performance motors. Because brush grade (carbon content, hardness, resistivity) must be matched to the specific machine application, importers and procurement teams should obtain full material specifications to ensure compatibility and support classification.
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Generally yes — carbon and graphite brushes for electrical purposes are classified under this heading regardless of the end-use machine (motor, generator, alternator, etc.). However, brushes that are integral parts of a specific machine and imported with that machine may be classified with the machine. Standalone brush imports for aftermarket or MRO use are the typical scenario for this heading.
Key specifications include carbon grade (electrographitic, metal-graphite, resin-bonded), resistivity, hardness, and contact dimensions. These parameters determine both the correct tariff classification and whether the brush is suitable for the target application. Supplier test certificates or material data sheets should be retained as part of the import record.
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Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8545200000 | ELECTRICAL CARBON OR GRAPHITE BRUSHES | $5.5M | 7.40% | 66.28% | $408K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8545200000 | ELECTRICAL CARBON OR GRAPHITE BRUSHES | $6.3M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $1.6M | $840K | -$766K |
| Florida | $622K | $514K | -$108K |
| Texas | $755K | $160K | -$594K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $1.2M | $640K | -$568K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $524K | $302K | -$222K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $465K | $323K | -$142K |