HS Code 3801
Artificial Graphite and Carbon Preparations
HS code 3801 involves artificial graphite, colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite, and carbon-based preparations for industrial lubrication and electrical applica
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HS Code 3801 — Artificial Graphite and Carbon Preparations
This code includes man-made graphite produced in electric furnaces, as well as colloidal graphite used for lubrication. These materials are essential for battery anodes, lubricants, and high-heat industrial applications.
What's included
- Synthetic graphite powder
- Colloidal graphite in oil
- Graphite electrode paste
- Carbon blocks for brushes
What's excluded
- Natural graphite → use
2504(Natural graphite is a mineral product classified in Chapter 25.)
Common examples
- Synthetic graphite for EV battery anodes
- Acheson colloidal graphite lubricant
- Carbon electrodes for arc furnaces
- Graphite blocks for EDM machining
Frequently asked questions
Is this used in pencils?
No, pencil leads are typically mixtures of natural graphite and clay, classified under 9609.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: High-purity graphite may require end-use certificates for nuclear or aerospace applications.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Japan, Germany, United States
- Top importers: South Korea, United States, Poland, Germany
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Key takeaway
Key material for the green energy transition, particularly for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
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