HS Code 380120
Colloidal or semicolloidal graphite
Official description: Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semimanufactures : Colloidal or semicolloidal graphite
Also searched as: colloidal graphite, graphite lubricant, graphite suspension, graphite dispersion
Classification
How 380120 breaks down
Miscellaneous chemical products
Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semimanufactures
Colloidal or semicolloidal graphite
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 380120?
Buyers sourcing colloidal or semicolloidal graphite from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 380120 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 380120
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 380120 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 3801
Other HS codes under 3801
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semimanufactures". If 380120 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 380120: common questions
What is HS code 380120?
HS code 380120 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semimanufactures : Colloidal or semicolloidal graphite". The first two digits (38) are the chapter — Miscellaneous chemical products — and digits 3-4 (3801) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 380120?
Common products classified under 380120 include colloidal graphite, graphite lubricant, graphite suspension, graphite dispersion and similar items matching colloidal or semicolloidal graphite. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 380120?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 380120 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (380120) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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