HS Code for Artificial graphite

HS code 380110 is exclusively assigned to artificial graphite. This classification pertains to a manufactured form of carbon, distinct from naturally occurring graphite. Artificial graphite is produced through the high-temperature treatment of amorphous carbon materials, such as petroleum coke or coal tar pitch, resulting in a crystalline structure. Its classification under this specific code highlights its synthetic origin and distinguishes it from other forms of carbon and graphite, which have different properties and applications, and are therefore classified separately.

Products Included

• Artificial graphite electrodes for electric arc furnaces
• Synthetic graphite powder
• Artificial graphite blocks and rods
• Graphite crucibles (if primarily artificial graphite)
• Carbon anodes made predominantly of artificial graphite

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications occur primarily with natural graphite, which is classified under HS code 2504. The key distinction is the origin: 380110 is for manufactured graphite, while 2504 is for naturally mined graphite. Another potential area of confusion is with colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite (380120), which refers to specific preparations of graphite in suspension, not the bulk artificial graphite itself. Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes, classified under 380130, are also distinct as they are mixtures or preparations, not the pure artificial graphite material.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Artificial graphite?

The HS code for artificial graphite is 380110.

How is natural graphite classified?

Natural graphite, which is mined from the earth, is classified under HS code 2504.