8545.11.00.20 - Exceeding 425 mm in diameter 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 45% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8545.11.00.20, specifically covers graphite electrodes designed for electrical furnaces where their diameter exceeds 425 millimeters. These electrodes are crucial components in various industrial heating processes, such as electric arc furnaces used in steel production and other high-temperature smelting operations. The material composition of graphite and their substantial size are key identifiers for classification within this group.
It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 8545.11.00.10, which covers graphite electrodes of a kind used for furnaces but with a diameter not exceeding 425 millimeters. The defining characteristic for differentiation at this level is solely the physical dimension of the electrode's diameter, with this subcategory capturing only those exceeding the 425 mm threshold.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 8545.11.00.20 is definitive once the goods are identified as graphite electrodes used in furnaces and confirmed to have a diameter greater than 425 mm. This precise specification ensures accurate tariff application for these large-scale industrial components.