HTS 8545: Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes
Heading 8545 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 8 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in kg.
Check additional duties before you file
- If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.
| HTSUS number | Description | Unit | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrodes: | |||
| 8545.11.00 | Of a kind used for furnaces | Free | |
| Graphite: | |||
| 8545.11.00.10 | Not exceeding 425 mm in diameter | kg | |
| 8545.11.00.20 | Exceeding 425 mm in diameter | kg | |
| 8545.11.00.50 | Other | kg | |
| 8545.19 | Other: | ||
| 8545.19.20.00 | Of a kind used for electrolytic purposes | kg | Free |
| 8545.19.40.00 | Other | kg | Free |
| 8545.20.00.00 | Brushes | kg | Free |
| 8545.90 | Other: | ||
| 8545.90.20.00 | Arc light carbons | kg | Free |
| 8545.90.40.00 | Other | kg | Free |
Common paperwork mistakes with heading 8545
- The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
- The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in kg, which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
- The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
- The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.
Look up any ten-digit number, or read the guide to invoice and packing list mismatches.
Check the whole shipment, not one number
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Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.