U.S. exports of Graphite and Other Carbon Articles for Non-Electrical Uses (HS 681519) totaled $26.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Graphite and Other Carbon Articles for Non-Electrical Uses paid $1.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.40% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Graphite and Other Carbon Articles for Non-Electrical Uses imports of $16.6M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMachined graphite blocks, carbon-graphite seals, and similar non-fiber carbon articles for non-electrical applications classify under 6815190000, serving industries such as metallurgy, chemical processing, semiconductor manufacturing, and mechanical engineering. Germany leads US imports under this heading, reflecting its strong industrial machinery and specialty materials sector, with Mexico and South Korea also significant sources. The heading is residual within the carbon/graphite non-electrical group — products must not be carbon fibers (6815110000), carbon fiber fabrics (6815120000), or carbon fiber articles (6815130000). Graphite purity grade and density are commercially critical parameters, particularly for semiconductor and nuclear applications, though they do not subdivide the tariff line at the 10-digit level.
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1.6K import shipments a month
Graphite electrodes used for electrical purposes — such as those used in electric arc furnaces — classify under Chapter 85 (specifically heading 8545) as carbon electrodes, not under Chapter 68. Heading 6815190000 is explicitly limited to non-electrical uses. Importers of graphite products should confirm the primary function: if the article conducts electricity as its principal role, Chapter 85 is the correct classification.
Chinese-origin articles of graphite or other carbon for non-electrical uses may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing from China should verify the current Section 301 list applicability for this specific tariff line, as coverage and rates have been subject to revision. Germany and Mexico, which are also leading suppliers, are not subject to Section 301 measures, making origin diversification a practical risk-management consideration.
Subheading 2 of 7 in heading 6815
Subheading 681519 · $26.7M of $156.5M
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$16.6MYoY · free account
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$26.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $175.1M of Graphite and Other Carbon Articles for Non-Electrical Uses and exported $311.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6815190000 | Articles of Graphite/Other Carbon for Non-Elec Use | $16.5M | 11.40% | 81.81% | $1.9M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6815190000 | Articles of Graphite/Other Carbon for Non-Elec Use | $26.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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18.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.40% of imports for consumption.