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U.S. imports of natural graphite (SITC 27822) totaled $6.9M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Natural Graphite paid $105K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $654K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Natural Graphite imports of $6.9M in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.9M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDONESIA | $4.4M | -- | -$4.4M |
| MEXICO | $565K | $503K | -$62K |
| CANADA | $438K | $176K | -$262K |
| GERMANY | $116K | $386K | +$270K |
| MOZAMBIQUE | $411K | -- | -$411K |
Monthly import values over time