Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces (HS 854511)
Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces (HS 854511) has 1,723 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces is CEVA INTERNATIONAL INC, with 476 shipments, followed by MTI CORP and SHOWA DENKO CARBON INC. The leading supplier is HEG LIMITED, with 770 shipments, followed by HEG LTD and HEFEI KEJING MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from INDIA and CHINA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces (HS 854511), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is HEG LIMITED → CEVA INTERNATIONAL INC with 271 shipments, followed by HEG LTD → CEVA INTERNATIONAL INC (205) and HEFEI KEJING MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD → MTI CORP (87).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CEVA INTERNATIONAL INC | 476 |
| MTI CORP | 110 |
| SHOWA DENKO CARBON INC | 108 |
| TOKAI CARBON GE LLC | 50 |
| CEVA INTERNATIONAL | 39 |
| RESONAC GRAPHITE AMERICA INC | 38 |
| CEVA INTERNATIONAL CMH MR DANIELLE SYLVESTER | 32 |
| ALTERNATIVE INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS | 14 |
| M/S CLEVELAND CLIFFS RIVERDALE LLC | 14 |
| CANTURY ALUMINUM MT HOLLY | 13 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HEG LIMITED | 770 |
| HEG LTD | 220 |
| HEFEI KEJING MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 87 |
| SHOWA DENKO CARBON AUSTRIA GMBH | 82 |
| GRAPHITE INDIA LIMITED | 55 |
| TOKAI CARBON CO LTD | 48 |
| RESONAC GRAPHITE JAPAN CORP | 35 |
| GRAFTECH SWITZERLAND S A | 29 |
| SHOWA DENKO K K | 21 |
| TOKAI COBEX GMBH | 21 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDIA | 867 |
| CHINA | 196 |
| NORTHERN MARIANAS ISLANDS | 169 |
| JAPAN | 158 |
| GERMANY | 108 |
| BELGIUM | 34 |
| FRANCE | 32 |
| MEXICO | 32 |
| POLAND | 24 |
| SPAIN | 16 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 520 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 316 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 223 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 188 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 149 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 93 |
| TACOMA, WA | 43 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 39 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 35 |
| MIAMI, FL | 21 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 854511 — Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 8545
Other six-digit codes in HS 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, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces
Who imports Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces (HS 854511)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces include CEVA INTERNATIONAL INC, MTI CORP, SHOWA DENKO CARBON INC, TOKAI CARBON GE LLC, and CEVA INTERNATIONAL.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces?
CEVA INTERNATIONAL INC is the largest U.S. importer of Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces (HS 854511), with 476 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces?
Leading suppliers shipping Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces (HS 854511) to the U.S. include HEG LIMITED, HEG LTD, HEFEI KEJING MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, SHOWA DENKO CARBON AUSTRIA GMBH, and GRAPHITE INDIA LIMITED.
How many U.S. shipments of Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces are there?
ImportDoor has 1,723 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 854511, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces imported from?
Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces is imported into the U.S. primarily from INDIA, CHINA, and NORTHERN MARIANAS ISLANDS.
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