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Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 3801
Subheading 380120 · $229K of $60.3M
U.S. exports of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite (HS 380120) totaled $1.3M in July 2026.
Colloidal or Semi-Colloidal Graphite imports of $229K in July 2026 ran 46% below the year-to-date monthly average of $421K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataColloidal and semi-colloidal graphite — graphite dispersed in extremely fine particle form within a liquid or semi-liquid medium — serves as a lubricant, conductive coating, and release agent across metalworking, electronics, and refractory applications. Unlike solid artificial graphite, this form is classified under a single 10-digit line (3801200000), simplifying entry but requiring careful product characterization to distinguish it from graphite-based preparations under heading 3801.90. The Netherlands leads US supply, followed by South Korea and Japan, reflecting specialty chemical producers in those countries with established dispersion technology. Importers should confirm whether their product meets the colloidal particle-size and dispersion criteria, as misclassification between 3801.20 and 3801.90 is a recurring audit issue.
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14 shipments/mo
Colloidal graphite (3801.20) consists of graphite particles dispersed to colloidal or semi-colloidal fineness in a medium, with graphite as the defining functional component. A preparation based on graphite (3801.90) typically involves graphite combined with other functional ingredients to achieve a specific end-use property beyond simple dispersion. The key test is whether the product's character is defined by the colloidal graphite dispersion itself or by a formulated mixture. CBP rulings and the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 38 provide additional guidance.
Primary end uses include high-temperature lubrication in metalworking and forging, conductive coatings for electronics and battery components, mold-release agents in foundry operations, and anti-seize compounds for fasteners in extreme-temperature environments. The Netherlands and South Korea are leading suppliers, reflecting their roles in specialty lubricant and electronic materials manufacturing.
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Imports
$229KYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3801200000 | Colloidal/Semi-Colloidal Graphite | $229K | 1.98% | 19.80% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3801200000 | Colloidal/Semi-Colloidal Graphite | $1.3M |
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 · July 2026
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Taiwan and China together take 41% of it.
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rate provision · imports
80.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 1.98%.