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U.S. imports of artificial graphite (HS 380110) totaled $55.7M in July 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Artificial Graphite paid $5.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $49.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Artificial Graphite imports of $55.7M in July 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $46.2M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataArtificial graphite is a critical industrial material produced by high-temperature processing of carbon precursors, and its US tariff lines reflect distinct end-use forms: plates and similar shapes for electrical generators (3801101000), surface-molded spherical graphite (3801105010), and general artificial graphite (3801105090). Spherical artificial graphite is a key anode material in lithium-ion batteries, making this heading strategically significant for the EV and energy storage supply chain. China is a leading global producer and appears among the top US suppliers, which means certain imports may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Indonesia also ranks as a top supplier, reflecting growing downstream processing capacity in Southeast Asia.
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435 shipments/mo
Surface-molded spherical graphite (3801105010) refers specifically to graphite particles shaped into spheres through a surface-molding process, primarily used as anode active material in lithium-ion batteries. All other artificial graphite not meeting that specification or the electrical generator plate description falls under 3801105090. The distinction is commercially important because battery-grade spherical graphite commands a premium and may face different trade-remedy scrutiny.
Yes, artificial graphite originating from China is generally subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable tariff action and any product-specific exclusions with a licensed customs broker before entry, as the scope and rates of Section 301 measures can change.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 3801
Subheading 380110 · $55.7M of $60.3M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$55.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$11.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Indonesia and France together supply 72% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
6.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.52%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3801105090 | Artificial Graphite, NESOI | $41.2M | 10.07% | 92.78% | $4.1M |
| 3801105010 | Artfcil Grphite, Surface-Molded Spherical Graphite | $13.2M | 11.29% | 82.25% | $1.5M |
| 3801101000 | Artificial Graphite Plates Etc,for Elec Generators | $1.4M | 16.72% | 63.21% | $234K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3801100000 | Artifical Graphite | $11.6M |
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.