HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2504.10 – Graphite; natural, in powder or in flakes
HS code 2504.10 is the 6-digit subheading for graphite, natural, in powder or in flakes. It is used for flake graphite, amorphous graphite powder, spherical graphite, expandable graphite flakes and micronized graphite powder.
What HS 2504.10 covers
Natural graphite, specifically in powder or flake form, is a critical industrial mineral with unique properties like high thermal and electrical conductivity, lubricity, and refractoriness. Its trade is booming due to its essential role in emerging technologies, particularly as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics. Other key applications include refractories, lubricants, and fuel cells. The global supply chain is heavily influenced by a few dominant producing nations, with demand driven by the electronics, automotive, and steel industries. Purity, flake size, and morphology are crucial specifications that dictate its suitability for various high-tech applications, making quality control a significant aspect of its international trade.
- Covers
- Flake graphite
- Amorphous graphite powder
- Spherical graphite
- Expandable graphite flakes
- Micronized graphite powder
- Battery-grade graphite
- Refractory graphite
- Examples
- Syrah Resources Balama graphite
- Northern Graphite Mousseau graphite
- Imerys Graphite & Carbon products
- various battery-grade graphite powders
Codes often confused with 2504.10
Common mistake. This code is for natural graphite in specific forms; synthetic graphite falls under 380110, and natural graphite in other forms (e.g., lumps) is classified under 250490.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 250410, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 250410 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $178M 43% of world exports
- 2 Madagascar $30M 7.2% of world exports
- 3 Tanzania $29M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $412M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $136M 24% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $54M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $52M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $565M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2504.10
Brazil does not split HS 2504.10: its NCM code is 2504.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 25.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2504.10
What is HS code 250410?
HS code 250410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Graphite; natural, in powder or in flakes. Natural graphite, specifically in powder or flake form, is a critical industrial mineral with unique properties like high thermal and electrical conductivity, lubricity, and refractoriness. Its trade is booming due to its essential role in emerging technologies, particularly as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics. Other key applications include refractories, lubricants, and fuel cells. The global supply chain is heavily influenced by a few dominant producing nations, with demand driven by the electronics, automotive, and steel industries. Purity, flake size, and morphology are crucial specifications that dictate its suitability for various high-tech applications, making quality control a significant aspect of its international trade.
What products fall under HS code 250410?
Flake graphite, amorphous graphite powder, spherical graphite, expandable graphite flakes, micronized graphite powder, battery-grade graphite, refractory graphite
What are common misclassifications for HS code 250410?
This code is for natural graphite in specific forms; synthetic graphite falls under 380110, and natural graphite in other forms (e.g., lumps) is classified under 250490.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 250410?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 250410 in UN Comtrade data were China ($178M, 43% of world exports), Madagascar ($30M) and Tanzania ($29M). World exports came to about $412M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 250410?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 250410 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($136M, 24% of world imports), Indonesia ($54M) and Germany ($52M). World imports came to about $565M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 250410 structured?
HS code 250410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (25) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 250410?
In Brazil, HS code 250410 is NCM 2504.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.