What documents are required to import HS 38013000 into United States?

Typically required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, certificate of origin (for preferential rates). Confirm latest requirements with USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026.

What FTA preferential rates apply to HS 38013000 in United States?

United States offers 17 FTA preferential rates for this HS (e.g. RCEP / ACFTA / China-ASEAN). Rates vary by origin country — see detail page "FTA Preferences" section.

How to calculate landed cost for importing HS 38013000 into United States?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 4.9% = import duty. Then add VAT/GST for import-stage taxes. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.cn/en/calculator/us.

WCO classification path

Chapter38Miscellaneous chemical products
Heading3801Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures
Subheading380130Carbonaceous pastes for electro-des and similar pastes for furnace linings
National38013000Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings

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What is the United States import tariff for HS 38013000 (Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pas)?

Quick answer: United States MFN rate for HS 38013000 is 4.9%. 17 FTA preferential rate(s) available.

"Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings"

HS code 3801.30.00.00 (Chapter 38 "Miscellaneous chemical products"; Heading 3801 "Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures"; Subheading 380130 "Carbonaceous pastes for electro-des and similar pastes for furnace linings") under the United States tariff schedule classifies "Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings". United States customs apply MFN rate of 4.9%, Column 2 rate 30%. Statutory unit of measure: kg. 17 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
最惠国税率 (MFN) MFN rate	4.9%	Official tariff schedule
第二栏税率 Column 2 rate	30%	Official tariff schedule

⚠️ U.S. additional tariffs (on top of base rate)

+10% Section 122 temporary import surcharge (Feb 24 – Jul 24, 2026, all origins)

IEEPA tariffs (fentanyl/reciprocal) were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court and ceased in Feb 2026. Verified Jun 2026.

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FTA Preferential Rates

17 agreements available · certificate of origin required

Agreement	Rate	Effective	Regulation
A	Free	—	—
AU	Free	—	—
BH	Free	—	—
CL	Free	—	—
CO	Free	—	—
D	Free	—	—
E	Free	—	—
IL	Free	—	—
JO	Free	—	—
KR	Free	—	—
MA	Free	—	—
OM	Free	—	—
P	Free	—	—
PA	Free	—	—
PE	Free	—	—
S	Free	—	—
SG	Free	—	—