Product classification
HS code for Furnace electrode: 8545.11
Carbon electrodes, with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces.
Classification of furnace electrode under HS 8545.11
Furnace electrodes are classified under HS code 8545.11. This code is part of heading 8545, which covers 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. Subheading 8545.11 specifically targets those electrodes used in furnaces. These components are essential in electric arc furnaces (EAF) used for steelmaking and other metallurgical processes, where they conduct high-voltage electricity to melt scrap metal. The classification is determined by the material composition (carbon or graphite) and the specific application (furnaces). Under GRI 1, the specific mention of 'of a kind used for furnaces' in the subheading provides the primary basis for classification. These electrodes are often made of synthetic graphite due to its high thermal conductivity and resistance to thermal shock. Even if the electrodes contain metal (such as metal-coated tips or connectors), they remain under this code as long as the carbon/graphite component provides the essential function of the electrode.
- Covers
- Graphite electrodes for electric arc furnaces
- Carbon electrodes for smelting furnaces
- Graphite rods for ladle furnaces
- Carbon electrodes for DC furnaces
- Pre-baked carbon electrodes for industrial heating
- Also under 8545.11
- GrafTech UHP Electrodes
- Showa Denko UHP Electrodes
- Tokai Carbon UHP Electrodes
- SGL Carbon Graphite Electrodes
Codes often confused with 8545.11
Common mistake. Furnace electrodes are often misclassified under HS code 8545.19, which is the 'other' category for carbon electrodes not used in furnaces (such as those for electrolysis). They are also sometimes incorrectly placed in HS code 8514.90 as parts of industrial furnaces. However, according to Note 2 to Section XVI and the specific wording of heading 8545, electrical articles of carbon are classified in 8545 even if they are parts of machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854511 (the code used for furnace electrode), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854511 (the code used for furnace electrode) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Iceland, with 10% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 854511, not only furnace electrode.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $731M 40% of world exports
- 2 India $255M 14% of world exports
- 3 Spain $248M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Iceland $221M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $207M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $165M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for furnace electrode
Brazil classifies furnace electrode under NCM 8545.11.00: HS 8545.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about furnace electrode
What is the HS code for Furnace electrode?
The HS code for Furnace electrode is 854511 (Carbon electrodes; with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces).
How do I classify Furnace electrode for customs?
Furnace electrode is classified under HS code 854511 — Carbon electrodes; with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for furnace electrodes?
The HS code for carbon or graphite electrodes used in furnaces is 8545.11.
Are graphite electrodes for steelmaking classified here?
Yes, graphite electrodes used in electric arc furnaces for steel production are classified under HS code 8545.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of furnace electrode (HS 854511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854511 (the code used for furnace electrode) in UN Comtrade data were China ($731M, 40% of world exports), India ($255M) and Spain ($248M). World exports came to about $1.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of furnace electrode (HS 854511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854511 (the code used for furnace electrode) in UN Comtrade data were Iceland ($221M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($207M) and Saudi Arabia ($165M). World imports came to about $2.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Furnace electrode the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854511 for Furnace electrode is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for furnace electrode in Brazil?
In Brazil, furnace electrode (HS 854511) is classified under NCM 8545.11.00.