Product classification
HS code for Graphite powder: 2504.10
Graphite, natural, in powder or in flakes.
Classification of graphite powder under HS 2504.10
Graphite powder is classified under HS code 2504.10. This classification is found in Chapter 25, which covers salt, sulfur, earths, and stone, as well as plastering materials, lime, and cement. Heading 2504 is specifically for natural graphite. The subheading 2504.10 is applied when the natural graphite is in the form of powder or flakes. This classification is strictly for graphite that occurs naturally in the earth's crust and has been extracted and processed (crushed or ground) into a powder form without changing its fundamental chemical structure through synthetic means. The distinction between powder and other forms is vital for customs compliance. Natural graphite powder is widely used in lubricants, batteries, and as a carbon raiser in steel production. If the graphite is natural but not in powder or flake form (e.g., lumps), it would fall under 2504.90. The purity of the graphite does not typically move it out of Chapter 25, provided it has not been chemically modified into an artificial state.
- Covers
- Natural crystalline flake graphite powder
- Amorphous natural graphite powder
- Vein graphite powder
- Micronized natural graphite
- Purified natural graphite powder
- Also under 2504.10
- 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. The most common misclassification for graphite powder is HS code 3801.10, which is for artificial graphite. Importers often confuse the two because they look identical to the naked eye. However, artificial graphite is a manufactured product (synthetic), whereas 2504.10 is for mined mineral graphite. Another misclassification is 3206.49, which covers coloring matter; while graphite powder can be used as a pigment, it remains classified by its composition in 2504 unless it is prepared as a specific paint or ink. Finally, 2504.90 is often used incorrectly for powder when it should be reserved for larger natural lumps.
Top exporters and importers of HS 250410 (the code used for graphite powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 250410 (the code used for graphite powder) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 250410, not only graphite powder.
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 graphite powder
Brazil classifies graphite powder under NCM 2504.10.00: HS 2504.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about graphite powder
What is the HS code for Graphite powder?
The HS code for Graphite powder is 250410 (Graphite; natural, in powder or in flakes).
How do I classify Graphite powder for customs?
Graphite powder is classified under HS code 250410 — Graphite; natural, in powder or in flakes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for natural graphite powder?
Natural graphite powder is classified under HS code 2504.10.
How do I distinguish between natural and artificial graphite powder for customs?
Natural graphite (2504.10) is mined, while artificial graphite (3801.10) is produced through the graphitization of petroleum coke at high temperatures. Lab analysis of crystal structure is often required for verification.
Which countries are the top exporters of graphite powder (HS 250410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 250410 (the code used for graphite powder) 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 graphite powder (HS 250410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 250410 (the code used for graphite powder) 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.
Is the HS code for Graphite powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 250410 for Graphite powder 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 graphite powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, graphite powder (HS 250410) is classified under NCM 2504.10.00.