U.S. imports of Natural Graphite in Powder or Flakes (HS 250410) totaled $15.2M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Natural Graphite in Powder or Flakes paid $273K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.96% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Natural Graphite in Powder or Flakes imports of $15.2M in August 2026 ran 77% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCrystalline flake graphite and graphite powder — critical inputs for lithium-ion battery anodes, lubricants, refractories, and fuel cell components — are classified here, with the US schedule distinguishing crystalline flake graphite (excluding flake dust) at 2504101000 from other powder and flake forms at 2504105000. Natural graphite is designated a US critical mineral, and China's historical dominance of global supply has driven active efforts to develop alternative sources; Indonesia and Madagascar now rank among the leading US import suppliers, alongside Canada. Imports of natural graphite from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, adding cost pressure for battery manufacturers reliant on this heading.
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221 import shipments a month
Crystalline flake graphite consists of discrete, plate-like crystals with high carbon content and is the primary form used in battery anodes and lubricants — it is captured at 2504101000 (excluding flake dust). Amorphous graphite (microcrystalline) and vein (lump) graphite are also classified within heading 2504 but fall under the 'other' natural graphite subheading (250490) rather than 250410. Importers should obtain mineralogical or technical data sheets from suppliers to confirm crystal structure and support the correct 10-digit line.
China has historically controlled the majority of global natural graphite processing capacity, and Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin graphite add landed cost for US importers. Madagascar and Mozambique have emerged as alternative flake graphite sources, but their export volumes and processing infrastructure are still developing. Importers should assess supplier qualification timelines, purity specifications (carbon content, particle size distribution), and logistics lead times when diversifying away from Chinese supply, particularly given the critical-mineral designation and growing battery sector demand.
ImportsExports
Imports
$15.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $110.4M of Natural Graphite in Powder or Flakes and exported $26.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2504
Subheading 250410 · $15.2M of $15.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2504105000 | Natural Graphite in Powder or Flakes, NESOI | $12.5M | 0.34% | 1.88% | $42K |
| 2504101000 | Natural Graphite Crystalline Flake Exc Flake Dust | $1.4M | 16.82% | 55.59% | $231K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2504100000 | Natural Graphite in Powder or in Flakes | $6.5M |
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 Madagascar together supply 81% of it. China pays 29.8% duty; Madagascar 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
83.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.96% of imports for consumption.