Graphite, crystalline

Natural graphite, crystalline, in powder or flakes

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 2504 10 10 (natural graphite, crystalline, in powder or flakes) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Natural graphite in other physical forms or processed into articles may fall under sibling tariff lines within Chapter 25 or Chapter 38 that carry distinct compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line is specific to crystalline natural graphite in powder or flake form; non-crystalline grades, amorphous graphite, and synthetic or processed graphite are classified elsewhere and may attract separate compliance. Customs re-classification — for instance, where the product is presented in a form closer to a manufactured article — can trigger retrospective duty recovery and detention pending resolution. Verify the physical form, crystallinity, and intended downstream use against the customs tariff before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2504 10 10 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the graphite is amorphous rather than crystalline?

Amorphous natural graphite is classified under a separate tariff line within Chapter 25 and may attract different compliance obligations upon customs examination.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.