Product classification
HS code for Artificial graphite: 3801.10
Graphite, artificial.
Classification of artificial graphite under HS 3801.10
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 3801.10
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380110 (the code used for artificial graphite), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380110 (the code used for artificial graphite) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 380110, not only artificial graphite.
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 artificial graphite
Brazil classifies artificial graphite under NCM 3801.10.00: HS 3801.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about artificial graphite
What is the HS code for Artificial graphite?
The HS code for Artificial graphite is 380110 (Graphite; artificial). The HS code for artificial graphite is 380110.
How do I classify Artificial graphite for customs?
Artificial graphite is classified under HS code 380110 — Graphite; artificial. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is natural graphite classified?
Natural graphite, which is mined from the earth, is classified under HS code 2504.
Which countries are the top exporters of artificial graphite (HS 380110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380110 (the code used for artificial graphite) 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 artificial graphite (HS 380110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380110 (the code used for artificial graphite) 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.
Is the HS code for Artificial graphite the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380110 for Artificial graphite is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for artificial graphite in Brazil?
In Brazil, artificial graphite (HS 380110) is classified under NCM 3801.10.00.