Natural Graphite Block Scrap
Recovered scrap blocks from natural graphite machining, clean and unsintered. These blocks are in a crude or waste state, not processed beyond crushing or grinding, and are not powder or flake, so they fall under 'other' natural graphite.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the scrap is ground into powder or flake form
Powder or flake forms are classified separately under heading 2504.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the scrap is not sintered or mixed with binders, as that would exclude it from Chapter 25
• Document the source and machining process to prove it is unworked
• Verify that no anti-dusting agents render it suitable for a specific use
Related Products under Tariff item 2504.90.00
Amorphous Natural Graphite Lumps
Irregular lumps of amorphous (microcrystalline) natural graphite mined from metamorphic deposits. These lumps are in a crude or crushed state, not processed beyond washing, crushing, or grinding, and are not in flake or powder form, thus falling under 'other' natural graphite.
High-Purity Lump Natural Graphite
Purified natural graphite lumps with over 99% carbon content, intended for semiconductor applications. The lumps are unworked and not processed beyond washing or crushing, so they remain classified as 'other' natural graphite, even with high purity.
Micronized Natural Graphite Flakes
Micronized natural graphite flakes are finely milled particles (5-10 microns) that retain their flake structure. They fall under tariff item 2504.90.00 as 'other' natural graphite, since they are not classified as powder or crystalline powder under other headings.
Natural Flake Graphite Powder
Natural flake graphite powder is a fine powder derived from natural flake graphite, used in lubricants, pencils, and refractories. It is classified under tariff item 2504.90.00 as 'other' natural graphite, distinct from powdered (2504.10) or lump forms.
Natural Graphite Ore Concentrate
Flotation-concentrated natural graphite ore at 85-90% carbon content, unsintered. The ore has been concentrated by flotation, a mechanical or physical process allowed by Chapter 25 notes, and is not in powder or flake form, so it falls under 'other' natural graphite.
Vein Natural Graphite Crystals
Large crystalline vein graphite chunks, a high-purity form from Sri Lankan deposits. These chunks are in a crude state, not powdered or flaked, and are not processed beyond washing or crushing, so they fall under 'other' natural graphite.