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U.S. exports of natural graphite (except powder or flakes) (HS 250490) totaled $340K in July 2026.
Importers of Natural Graphite (Except Powder or Flakes) paid $30K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $121K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Natural Graphite (Except Powder or Flakes) imports of $232K in July 2026 ran 45% above the year-to-date monthly average of $159K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSubject to Section 301 tariffs when sourced from China, natural graphite in non-powder, non-flake forms — such as lumps, chips, and crystalline pieces — is classified under a single 10-digit line (2504900000). This form of graphite serves as a critical input for refractory products, lubricants, and increasingly for battery anode materials in the electric vehicle supply chain. China dominates US import supply, with Mexico and Madagascar as secondary sources, creating notable concentration risk for manufacturers dependent on consistent feedstock quality and purity specifications.
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All non-powder, non-flake natural graphite — including lumps, chips, and crystalline pieces — consolidates into a single tariff line (2504900000), whereas powdered and flake graphite fall under separate HS6 headings. Importers should confirm the physical form with their supplier before entry to avoid misclassification.
Natural graphite from China is subject to Section 301 tariffs. Given that China is the dominant supplier under this heading, importers should work with a licensed customs broker to confirm the applicable Section 301 list and any exclusion orders that may apply to their specific product form.
HSChapter 25
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 2504
Subheading 250490 · $232K of $7.4M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2504900000 | Natural Graphite Except Powder or Flakes | $101K | 1.83% | 7.32% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2504900000 | Natural Graphite Except Powder or Flakes | $382K |
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.
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$232KYoY · Pro
Exports
$340KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 80% of it.
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rate provision · imports
46.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 13.09%.