Product classification
HS code for Graphite products: 6815.19
Stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included, non-electrical articles of graphite or carbon n.e.c. in heading 6815.
Classification of graphite products under HS 6815.19
Graphite products that are finished articles and do not have an electrical function are classified under HS code 6815.19. Chapter 68 covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials. Heading 6815 is a residual heading for articles of stone or of other mineral substances, not elsewhere specified or included (n.e.s.i.). Subheading 6815.19 specifically covers non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon. This classification is used for a wide variety of industrial components that have been machined or molded into their final shape. The key to using this code is the absence of electrical circuitry or intended use as a conductor, which distinguishes these items from the electrical components found in Chapter 85. These products are often used in high-heat environments, chemical processing, or mechanical applications where the lubricating and heat-resistant properties of graphite are required. Because this is a "not elsewhere specified" category, it is only used when the product does not fit into more specific headings like 6903 (refractory goods).
- Covers
- Graphite seals and gaskets
- Graphite bearings and bushings
- Non-electrical graphite molds
- Graphite crucibles (non-refractory)
- Graphite rupture discs
- Also under 6815.19
- SGL Carbon graphite products
- Tokai Carbon graphite electrodes
- Mersen graphite components
- GrafTech graphite materials
- Morgan Advanced Materials carbon parts
Codes often confused with 6815.19
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 8545.90, which is for electrical articles of graphite. If a graphite part is used as a brush, electrode, or contact, it must be in Chapter 85. Another frequent error is using 6903.10 for graphite crucibles or retorts. If the article is a refractory ceramic good (containing more than 50% graphite or other carbon), it belongs in 6903; 6815.19 is for articles that do not meet the definition of refractory ceramics. Additionally, semi-finished blocks should be classified in 3801 rather than 6815.
Top exporters and importers of HS 681519 (the code used for graphite products), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 681519 (the code used for graphite products) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 12% 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 681519, not only graphite products.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $631M 31% of world exports
- 2 United States $318M 16% of world exports
- 3 Japan $194M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $240M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $196M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Germany $191M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 products
Brazil classifies graphite products under NCM 6815.19.00: HS 6815.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about graphite products
What is the HS code for Graphite products?
The HS code for Graphite products is 681519 (Stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included; non-electrical articles of graphite or carbon n.e.c. in heading 6815).
How do I classify Graphite products for customs?
Graphite products is classified under HS code 681519 — Stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included; non-electrical articles of graphite or carbon n.e.c. in heading 6815. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for finished graphite parts?
Finished non-electrical graphite parts are generally classified under HS code 6815.19.
When should I use Chapter 69 instead of 6815 for graphite?
Use Chapter 69 (specifically 6903) if the product is a refractory article, such as a crucible or furnace lining, designed to withstand extremely high temperatures in metallurgical processes.
Which countries are the top exporters of graphite products (HS 681519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 681519 (the code used for graphite products) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($631M, 31% of world exports), the United States ($318M) and Japan ($194M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 products (HS 681519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 681519 (the code used for graphite products) in UN Comtrade data were China ($240M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($196M) and Germany ($191M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 products the same in all countries?
The base HS code 681519 for Graphite products 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 products in Brazil?
In Brazil, graphite products (HS 681519) is classified under NCM 6815.19.00.