India to USA trade data · HS 3801
Exporting Graphite Products from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $14M of graphite products (HS 3801) from India, 2.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 8th largest supplier of 35 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $14M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- +202.9%
- India's rank
- 8th of 35
- Share of US imports
- 2.4%
- Average duty paid
- 14.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of graphite products from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $20.3M, up 202.9% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with graphite products
US imports of HS 3801 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 35 countries: $585M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Indonesia | $180M | 30.8% |
| 2. China | $143M | 24.5% |
| 3. South Korea | $69.8M | 11.9% |
| 4. France | $44.5M | 7.6% |
| 5. Spain | $39.6M | 6.8% |
| 6. Germany | $21.4M | 3.6% |
| 7. Mexico | $21.1M | 3.6% |
| 8. India | $14M | 2.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for graphite products from India
Top US ports for HS 3801 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $8.9M | 63.5% |
| New York, NY | $2M | 14.4% |
| Oakland, CA | $1.8M | 12.8% |
| Newark, NJ | $503K | 3.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $466K | 3.3% |
| Houston, TX | $284K | 2% |
US duty
Duty paid on graphite products from India
Across all HS 3801 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 14.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 24.8% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Graphite Products from India to the USA: FAQs
How much graphite products does the US import from India?
$14M in 2025 (HS 3801), which made India the 8th largest supplier of 35 countries with 2.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $20.3M, up 202.9% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for graphite products in the US market?
Indonesia (30.8%), China (24.5%), South Korea (11.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on graphite products from India?
On average, the duty paid was 14.5% of the value of graphite products from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (24.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3801: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive graphite products from India?
Los Angeles, CA (63.5%), New York, NY (14.4%), Oakland, CA (12.8%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% arrived by sea.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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