U.S. imports of Artificial Graphite (HS 380110) totaled $48.1M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Artificial Graphite paid $5.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.32% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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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 · $48.1M of $55.2M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3801105090 | Artificial Graphite, NESOI | $42.0M | 9.28% | 85.34% | $3.9M |
| 3801105010 | Artfcil Grphite, Surface-Molded Spherical Graphite | $11.4M | 9.69% | 31.30% | $1.1M |
| 3801101000 | Artificial Graphite Plates Etc, For Elec Generators | $1.0M | 6.92% | 44.27% | $72K |
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 | $10.2M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Indonesia and South Korea together supply 63% of it. China pays 37.6% duty; South Korea 0.1%.
ImportsExports
Imports
$48.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$10.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $550.4M of Artificial Graphite and exported $124.8M.
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entry
rate provision · imports
21.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.32% of imports for consumption.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.