SITCSection 2

Natural Graphite

Name: Natural Graphite (SITC 27822) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 27822Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $7.8M; YTD $54.4M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $3.4M

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U.S. imports of natural graphite (SITC 27822) totaled $7.8M in July 2026, traded with 24 countries.

Importers of Natural Graphite paid $66K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $264K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Natural 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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141 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$7.8MYoY · Pro

Exports

$3.4MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$16.0M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 71 of 239 in section 2

Share of section 2 imports0.21%

Basic heading 27822 · $7.8M of $3.8B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

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Indonesia and Madagascar together supply 72% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key commercial distinctions between flake, amorphous, and vein graphite for import purposes?

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.

Are there trade-remedy measures that affect natural graphite imports?

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.