About HS Code 380190
This broad category covers various graphite or other carbon-based preparations that are not specifically artificial graphite, colloidal graphite, or electrode pastes, but are in semi-manufactured forms like pastes, blocks, plates, or other shapes. This includes specialized carbon composites, high-purity graphite components, and carbon-based materials for diverse industrial applications beyond electrodes and furnace linings. Importers are often manufacturers in aerospace, nuclear, automotive, and electronics sectors seeking advanced materials for their products. Exporters are advanced materials companies specializing in carbon technology. The trade reflects the demand for high-performance, lightweight, and thermally stable carbon materials in cutting-edge technologies, supporting innovation across multiple high-tech industries.
Products Under This Code
Graphite sealing gaskets, carbon fiber preforms, graphite heat sinks, carbon brushes (raw material), graphite molds, carbon composite plates, high-purity graphite blocks, carbon felt
Real World Examples
Morgan Advanced Materials carbon blocks, Schunk Carbon Technology plates, Toyo Tanso isotropic graphite, GrafTech specialty graphite, SGL Carbon composite preforms
Common Misclassification
This is a residual category for carbon preparations, distinct from 380110 (artificial graphite), 380120 (colloidal graphite), and 380130 (electrode pastes) by its broader scope and semi-manufactured nature.
Products Classified Under 3801.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Japan, Germany, and the USA are leading in the production and trade of these advanced carbon-based preparations for high-tech industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 380190?
HS code 380190 covers: Graphite or other carbon based preparations; in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures. This broad category covers various graphite or other carbon-based preparations that are not specifically artificial graphite, colloidal graphite, or electrode pastes, but are in semi-manufactured forms like pastes, blocks, plates, or other shapes. This includes specialized carbon composites, high-purity graphite components, and carbon-based materials for diverse industrial applications beyond electrodes and furnace linings. Importers are often manufacturers in aerospace, nuclear, automotive, and electronics sectors seeking advanced materials for their products. Exporters are advanced materials companies specializing in carbon technology. The trade reflects the demand for high-performance, lightweight, and thermally stable carbon materials in cutting-edge technologies, supporting innovation across multiple high-tech industries.
What products fall under HS code 380190?
Graphite sealing gaskets, carbon fiber preforms, graphite heat sinks, carbon brushes (raw material), graphite molds, carbon composite plates, high-purity graphite blocks, carbon felt
What are common misclassifications for HS code 380190?
This is a residual category for carbon preparations, distinct from 380110 (artificial graphite), 380120 (colloidal graphite), and 380130 (electrode pastes) by its broader scope and semi-manufactured nature.
How is HS code 380190 structured?
HS code 380190 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.