U.S. exports of Natural Graphite (Except Powder or Flakes) (HS 250490) totaled $348K in August 2026.
Importers of Natural Graphite (Except Powder or Flakes) paid $7K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.54% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Natural Graphite (Except Powder or Flakes) imports of $203K in August 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $165K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 2504
Subheading 250490 · $348K of $6.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$203KYoY · free account
Exports
$348KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.9M of Natural Graphite (Except Powder or Flakes) and exported $3.2M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2504900000 | Natural Graphite Except Powder or Flakes | $203K | 3.54% | 18.39% | $7K |
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 | $348K |
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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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and India together take 81% of it.
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rate provision · imports
81.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.54% of imports for consumption.