Hierarchy

06Section VI — PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES

3800000000MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS

3801000000Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures

3801100000Artificial graphite

3801109000Other

3801109015In blocks or cylinders with an apparent density of 1.5 g/cm³ or more and an electrical resistivity of 7.0 μ.Ω.m or less with a nominal diameter of more than 350 mm

3801109085Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty3.600 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

3.600 %

Preferential rates(60)

+50

Preferential rates - 60 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-3.6 pp	-3.6 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-3.6 pp	-3.6 pp	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-3.6 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-3.6 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-3.6 ppESA Interim EPA	-3.6 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-3.6 ppSADC EPA	-3.6 pp	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %-3.6 pp	-3.6 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-3.6 ppEverything But Arms	-3.6 pp	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-3.6 ppEEA Agreement	-3.6 pp	EEA Agreement	1

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 3800000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

TM01066From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where: (a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or (b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Suspension -ships, vessels & drilling platforms(1)

inherited from 3801000000

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %1Regulation 2658/872016-07-01

1 certificate(s) required

C990Other certificates

End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)

Measure not applicable

EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.

TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels. 2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of: (a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms: (1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or (2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms. (b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.

Import control(7)

inherited from 3801100000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 0267/122017-04-03

Except:IR(Iran)

3 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

C067Other certificates

Import authorisation for restricted goods and technologies (Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012)

Y069Particular provisions

Goods not consigned from Iran

Import/export not allowed after control

CD989If the goods declared are described in footnote "DU" linked to the measure a prior import authorisation must be presented for the import, purchase or transport from Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex I, whether or not originating in Iran (R267/2012).

DU020Goods 0C004 from the dual use list.

Belarus

Regulation 0765/062025-02-25

4 certificate(s) required

Y727Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 3)

Y728Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 4)

L152Import certificate/licence

Import authorisation by virtue of article 1ra paragraph 10 of Council Regulation (EU) 765/2006

Y870Particular provisions

Goods entered the territory of the customs union of the EU and presented to customs authorities prior to the entry into force or to applicability date of the present sanction, whichever is latest (see Article 8f of Regulation (EU) No 765/2006)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD925It shall be prohibited to purchase, import, or transfer into the Union, directly or indirectly, goods which allow Belarus to diversify its sources of revenue, thereby enabling its involvement in the Russian aggression against Ukraine, as listed in Annex XXVII, if they originate in Belarus or are exported from Belarus. Article 1ra - Regulation (EU) 765/2006 (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2024/1865)

Iran

Regulation 0267/122025-09-30

1 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD937If the goods declared are described in footnote "MG" linked to the measure a prior import authorisation must be presented for the import, purchase or transport from Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex II, whether or not originating in Iran (R267/2012).

DU020Goods 0C004 from the dual use list.

MG829ANNEX II - List of other goods and technology, including software, referred to in Article 3a

Import control -REACH(1)

inherited from 3801000000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 1907/062023-02-10

3 certificate(s) required

Y106Particular provisions

Compliance with the REACH restrictions defined in Column 2 of Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Y110Particular provisions

Exemption from REACH restrictions by virtue of Article 67(1) and 67(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Y113Particular provisions

Substance/mixture not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (Annex XVII)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD730A substance for which Annex XVII contains a restriction shall not be imported unless it complies with the conditions of that restriction. This shall not apply to the manufacture, placing on the market or use of a substance in scientific research and development. Annex XVII shall specify if the restriction shall not apply to product and process orientated research and development, as well as the maximum quantity exempted. The restrictions shall not apply to the use of substances in cosmetic products, as defined by Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (repealing the Directive 76/768/EEC), with regard to restrictions addressing the risks to human health within the scope of that regulation. (Article 67 points 1 and 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006).

CHM00009REACH - Annex XVII - Entry 9

Import control -restricted goods & technologies(2)

inherited from 3801100000

Iran

Regulation 0267/122017-10-23

1 certificate(s) required

Y966Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD971Annex III (MG footnotes) shall list the items, including goods and technology, contained in the Missile Technology Control Regime list (Council regulation 267/2012).

CD985If the goods declared are described in footnote "MG" linked to the measure (article 4a, article 4c of the Council regulation 267/2012): It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex III or any other item that the Member State determines could contribute to the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, whether or not originating in the Union, to any Iranian person, entity or body or for use in Iran. It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transport from Iran, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex III whether the item concerned originates in Iran or not.

MG631M6C3,M6C4,M6C5, M6C6a,M6C6b

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172017-09-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

DU020Goods 0C004 from the dual use list.

DU067Goods 1C107 from the dual use list.

Start date: 2026-01-01

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

3801109015: In blocks or cylinders, apparent density of 1.5 g/cm³ or more, electrical resistivity of 7.0 μΩm or less and nominal diameter of more than 350 mm

Classification tips

Artificial graphite not meeting all of the stated form, density, resistivity and diameter criteria

Sample products

Artificial graphite, other

Regulatory notes

NENC3801Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures

Chapter noteChapter 38 — Miscellaneous chemical products

1. This chapter does not cover: (a) separate chemically defined elements or compounds with the exception of the following: artificial graphite (heading 3801); insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products put up as described in heading 3808; products put up as charges for fire-extinguishers or put up in fire-extinguishing grenades (heading 3813); certified reference materials specified in Note 2 below; products specified in Note 3(a) or 3(c) below; (b) mixtures of chemicals with foodstuffs or other substances with nutritive value, of a kind used in the preparation of human foodstuffs (generally heading 2106); (c) slag, ash and residues (including sludges, other than sewage sludge), containing metals, arsenic or their mixtures and meeting the requirements of Note 3(a) or 3(b) to Chapter 26 (heading 2620); (d) medicaments (heading 3003 or 3004); or (e) spent catalysts of a kind used for the extraction of base metals or for the manufacture of chemical compounds of base metals (heading 2620), spent catalysts of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal (heading 7112) or catalysts consisting of metals or metal alloys in the form of, for example, finely divided powder or woven gauze (Section XIV or XV). 2. (A) For the purposes of heading 3822, the expression 'certified reference materials' means reference materials which are accompanied by a certificate which indicates the values of the certified properties, the methods used to determine these values and the degree of certainty associated with each value, and which are suitable for analytical, calibrating or referencing purposes. 3. Heading 3824 includes the following goods which are not to be classified in any other heading of the Nomenclature: (a) cultured crystals (other than optical elements) weighing not less than 2.5 g each, of magnesium oxide or of alkali or alkaline-earth metal halides; (b) fusel oils; Dippel's oil; (c) ink removers put up in packings for retail sale; (d) stencil correctors, other correcting fluids and correction tapes (other than those of heading 9612), put up in packings for retail sale; (e) ceramic firing testers, fusible.

Non-preferential origin

specific

- Artificial graphite

CTSH; or change within the subheading from waste, scrap or worn-out articles

tariff_shift

- Artificial graphite

CTSH; or change within the subheading from waste, scrap or worn-out articles

Residual rule

Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primar y rules and the other

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Other (3801109085)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Other is 3.600 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Other (3801109085)?

Yes, 57 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Other (3801109085)?

Yes, 10 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Other (3801109085)?

3 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

What products are classified under code 3801109085?

TARIC code 3801109085 (Other) covers the following products: Artificial graphite, other, Synthetic graphite, not in blocks or cylinders meeting the specific boundary.

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Hierarchy

06Section VI — PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES

3800000000MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS

3801000000Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures

3801100000Artificial graphite

3801109000Other

3801109015In blocks or cylinders with an apparent density of 1.5 g/cm³ or more and an electrical resistivity of 7.0 μ.Ω.m or less with a nominal diameter of more than 350 mm

3801109085Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty3.600 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

3.600 %

Preferential rates(60)

+50

Preferential rates - 60 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-3.6 pp	-3.6 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-3.6 pp	-3.6 pp	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-3.6 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-3.6 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-3.6 ppESA Interim EPA	-3.6 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-3.6 ppSADC EPA	-3.6 pp	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %-3.6 pp	-3.6 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-3.6 ppEverything But Arms	-3.6 pp	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-3.6 ppEEA Agreement	-3.6 pp	EEA Agreement	1

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 3800000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Suspension -ships, vessels & drilling platforms(1)

inherited from 3801000000

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %1Regulation 2658/872016-07-01

1 certificate(s) required

C990Other certificates

End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)

Measure not applicable

Import control(7)

inherited from 3801100000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 0267/122017-04-03

Except:IR(Iran)

3 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

C067Other certificates

Import authorisation for restricted goods and technologies (Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012)

Y069Particular provisions

Goods not consigned from Iran

Import/export not allowed after control

DU020Goods 0C004 from the dual use list.

Belarus

Regulation 0765/062025-02-25

4 certificate(s) required

Y727Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 3)

Y728Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 4)

L152Import certificate/licence

Import authorisation by virtue of article 1ra paragraph 10 of Council Regulation (EU) 765/2006

Y870Particular provisions

Import/export not allowed after control

Iran

Regulation 0267/122025-09-30

1 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

DU020Goods 0C004 from the dual use list.

MG829ANNEX II - List of other goods and technology, including software, referred to in Article 3a

Import control -REACH(1)

inherited from 3801000000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 1907/062023-02-10

3 certificate(s) required

Y106Particular provisions

Compliance with the REACH restrictions defined in Column 2 of Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Y110Particular provisions

Exemption from REACH restrictions by virtue of Article 67(1) and 67(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Y113Particular provisions

Substance/mixture not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (Annex XVII)

Import/export not allowed after control

CHM00009REACH - Annex XVII - Entry 9

Import control -restricted goods & technologies(2)

inherited from 3801100000

Iran

Regulation 0267/122017-10-23

1 certificate(s) required

Y966Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD971Annex III (MG footnotes) shall list the items, including goods and technology, contained in the Missile Technology Control Regime list (Council regulation 267/2012).

MG631M6C3,M6C4,M6C5, M6C6a,M6C6b

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172017-09-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

DU020Goods 0C004 from the dual use list.

DU067Goods 1C107 from the dual use list.

Start date: 2026-01-01

Trade Statistics

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

3801109015: In blocks or cylinders, apparent density of 1.5 g/cm³ or more, electrical resistivity of 7.0 μΩm or less and nominal diameter of more than 350 mm

Classification tips

Artificial graphite not meeting all of the stated form, density, resistivity and diameter criteria

Sample products

Artificial graphite, other

Associated BTIs

Regulatory notes

NENC3801Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures

Chapter noteChapter 38 — Miscellaneous chemical products

Non-preferential origin

specific

- Artificial graphite

CTSH; or change within the subheading from waste, scrap or worn-out articles

tariff_shift

- Artificial graphite

CTSH; or change within the subheading from waste, scrap or worn-out articles

Residual rule

Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primar y rules and the other

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Other (3801109085)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Other is 3.600 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Other (3801109085)?

Yes, 57 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Other (3801109085)?

Yes, 10 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Other (3801109085)?

3 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

What products are classified under code 3801109085?

TARIC code 3801109085 (Other) covers the following products: Artificial graphite, other, Synthetic graphite, not in blocks or cylinders meeting the specific boundary.

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Section noteNotes to Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries

1. (A) Products (other than radioactive ores) answering to a description in heading 2844 or 2845 are to be classified in those headings and in no other heading of the Nomenclature. (B) Subject to paragraph (A) above, products answering to a description in heading 2843, 2846 or 2852 are to be classified in those headings and in no other heading of this Section. 2. Subject to Note 1 above, products classifiable in heading 3004, 3005, 3006, 3212, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3506, 3707 or 3808 by reason of being put up in measured doses or for retail sale are to be classified in those headings and in no other heading of the Nomenclature. 3. Goods put up in sets consisting of two or more separate constituents, some or all of which fall in this Section and are intended to be mixed together to obtain a product of Section VI or VII, are to be classified in the heading appropriate to that product, provided that the constituents are: (a) having regard to the manner in which they are put up, clearly identifiable as being intended for use together without first being repacked; (b) presented together; and (c) identifiable, whether by their nature or by the relative proportions in which they are present, as being complementary one to another.

Trade Statistics

Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

€0

Import €/kg

€2.47/kg

Export €/kg

€3.31/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

4,286

Concentrated

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€26.7M	13.2Mt	€2.02/kg	62.4%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€6.2M	778Kt	€8.00/kg	14.6%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.4M	645Kt	€5.24/kg	7.9%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€3.3M	168Kt	€19.44/kg	7.6%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€3.2M	843Kt	€3.77/kg	7.4%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€19.0M	6.1Mt	€3.12/kg	62.1%
2	🇨🇳 China	€3.8M	260Kt	€14.78/kg	12.6%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€3.6M	1.6Mt	€2.30/kg	11.7%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€2.8M	1.3Mt	€2.17/kg	9.2%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3M	404Kt	€3.31/kg	4.4%

EU Member States

EU ImportersEU Exporters

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Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

€0

Import €/kg

€2.47/kg

Export €/kg

€3.31/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

4,286

Concentrated

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€26.7M	13.2Mt	€2.02/kg	62.4%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€6.2M	778Kt	€8.00/kg	14.6%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.4M	645Kt	€5.24/kg	7.9%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€3.3M	168Kt	€19.44/kg	7.6%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€3.2M	843Kt	€3.77/kg	7.4%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€19.0M	6.1Mt	€3.12/kg	62.1%
2	🇨🇳 China	€3.8M	260Kt	€14.78/kg	12.6%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€3.6M	1.6Mt	€2.30/kg	11.7%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€2.8M	1.3Mt	€2.17/kg	9.2%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3M	404Kt	€3.31/kg	4.4%

EU Member States

EU ImportersEU Exporters

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