Carbon; lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes

HS v2017 Code: 854590

About carbon; lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes

hs code 854590 covers a diverse range of carbon-based products used for electrical purposes. These items, which include lamp carbons, battery carbons, and other graphite or carbon articles, play a crucial role in powering various electrical devices and systems. As a key component in many industries, the 854590 product category is an important part of the broader electrical and electronics supply chain, contributing to the functionality and efficiency of a wide range of applications.

Production process

The production of items under hs code 854590 typically involves the processing and shaping of carbon and graphite materials. This may include techniques such as molding, extrusion, and machining to create the desired forms and sizes. Depending on the specific product, additional steps like coating or metal incorporation may be undertaken to enhance the electrical properties and durability of the final articles.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 854590 industry include raw materials such as natural and synthetic graphite, carbon black, and other carbon-based substances. Specialized machinery and equipment for the various production processes, as well as energy sources and quality control systems, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The outputs of the 854590 industry are a diverse range of carbon-based electrical components and accessories. These may include carbon brushes, electrodes, heating elements, and other specialized products used in 851610 electrical machinery, 851712 telephones, 851762 electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, and various other electrical and electronic applications.

Revisions to 854590

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 854590. The most recent 1 version of this code (854590) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 854590 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for carbon; lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8545'>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</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854590'>854590: Carbon; lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854511'>854511: Carbon electrodes; with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854519'>854519: Carbon electrodes; with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854520'>854520: Carbon brushes; with or without metal, used for electrical purposes</a>"]

    

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