U.S. imports of Natural Graphite (SITC 27822) totaled $15.4M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Natural Graphite paid $280K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.99% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Natural Graphite imports of $15.4M in August 2026 ran 76% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNatural graphite is a critical mineral input for lithium-ion battery anodes, lubricants, refractories, and specialty coatings, and its supply chain has drawn significant US policy attention given concentration of production in a small number of countries. Flake, amorphous, and vein graphite are the three commercially distinct forms, each commanding different price points and end-use suitability — flake graphite in particular is the preferred feedstock for battery-grade spherical graphite. Importers should be aware that natural graphite from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin documentation a compliance priority.
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229 import shipments a month
Flake graphite, recovered from metamorphic rock, commands the highest value and is the primary feedstock for battery-grade spherical graphite used in EV anodes. Amorphous graphite is lower purity and used mainly in lubricants and pencil leads. Vein (lump) graphite, mined almost exclusively in Sri Lanka, is the highest-purity natural form and used in specialty applications. These distinctions affect both classification and pricing.
Natural graphite sourced from certain countries may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Because the applicable measure depends on the country of origin and the specific tariff line, importers should confirm current duty treatment with a licensed customs broker before finalizing sourcing decisions.
Basic heading 45 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 27822 · $15.4M of $3.8B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Indonesia and Madagascar together supply 80% of it. China pays 29.7% duty; Madagascar 0.0%.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$15.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $112.3M of Natural Graphite and exported $29.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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