HS code 3801 10 00: Artificial graphite

HS code 3801 10 00 covers artificial graphite in chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products). Total import duty is about 21.24% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 21.24%
Basic customs duty2.5%
IGST18%
Import policyFree
Export policyFree
Anti-dumpingNone found

Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.

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Key facts

Tariff item (8-digit HS code)3801 10 00
DescriptionArtificial graphite
Chapter38: Miscellaneous chemical products
Heading3801
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)2.5%
Basic customs duty charged2.5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 21.24% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹21,240 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • Basic customs duty 2.5% is the tariff rate set by the Finance Act 2026 (Budget 2026), from 1 May 2026.

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 86,884 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 0.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38011000, “Artificial graphite”.
  • India exported 213,522 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 1617.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38011000, “Artificial graphite”.

Questions about HS code 3801 10 00

What is the import duty on HS code 3801 10 00 in India?

About 21.24% of the import value: basic customs duty 2.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of artificial graphite free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3801 10 00 is Free.

Can artificial graphite be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3801 10 00 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3801

3801 20 00: Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite3801 30 00: Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pas3801 90 00: Other

Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.