HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3801.10 – Graphite; artificial
HS code 3801.10 is the 6-digit subheading for graphite, artificial. It is used for artificial graphite electrodes, synthetic graphite powder, graphite blocks for EDM, graphite crucibles and battery-grade artificial graphite.
What HS 3801.10 covers
Artificial graphite is a synthetic form of carbon produced by graphitization of amorphous carbon materials at high temperatures. This HS code covers its international trade, which is crucial for various industrial applications due to its excellent electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and lubricity. Key importers include countries with strong manufacturing sectors in steel (electric arc furnaces), aluminum (anodes), batteries (lithium-ion), and electric vehicles. Exporters are typically nations with advanced metallurgical and chemical industries capable of high-temperature processing. The global demand is driven by the growth in these high-tech and heavy industries, making artificial graphite a strategically important material in international trade for energy storage and industrial production.
- Covers
- Artificial graphite electrodes
- Synthetic graphite powder
- Graphite blocks for EDM
- Graphite crucibles
- Battery-grade artificial graphite
- Graphite rods
- Graphite plates
- Graphite felt
- Examples
- SGL Carbon artificial graphite electrodes
- Showa Denko synthetic graphite
- GrafTech International graphite products
- Nippon Carbon artificial graphite
- Panasonic battery graphite
Codes often confused with 3801.10
Common mistake. This is distinct from 380120 (colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite), which is a dispersion, and from 2504 (natural graphite), which is mined and not synthetically produced.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 380110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 380110 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% 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 $703M 37% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $192M 10% of world exports
- 3 Japan $166M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $546M 24% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $371M 16% of world imports
- 3 Poland $150M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $2.3B 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 3801.10
Brazil does not split HS 3801.10: its NCM code is 3801.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 38.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3801.10
What is HS code 380110?
HS code 380110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Graphite; artificial. Artificial graphite is a synthetic form of carbon produced by graphitization of amorphous carbon materials at high temperatures. This HS code covers its international trade, which is crucial for various industrial applications due to its excellent electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and lubricity. Key importers include countries with strong manufacturing sectors in steel (electric arc furnaces), aluminum (anodes), batteries (lithium-ion), and electric vehicles. Exporters are typically nations with advanced metallurgical and chemical industries capable of high-temperature processing. The global demand is driven by the growth in these high-tech and heavy industries, making artificial graphite a strategically important material in international trade for energy storage and industrial production.
What products fall under HS code 380110?
Artificial graphite electrodes, synthetic graphite powder, graphite blocks for EDM, graphite crucibles, battery-grade artificial graphite, graphite rods, graphite plates, graphite felt
What are common misclassifications for HS code 380110?
This is distinct from 380120 (colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite), which is a dispersion, and from 2504 (natural graphite), which is mined and not synthetically produced.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 380110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 380110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($703M, 37% of world exports), Indonesia ($192M) and Japan ($166M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 380110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 380110 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($546M, 24% of world imports), Malaysia ($371M) and Poland ($150M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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 380110 structured?
HS code 380110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) 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 380110?
In Brazil, HS code 380110 is NCM 3801.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.