Import duty / Chapter 38 / Heading 3801
Heading 3801 covers 4 tariff lines in LoadLoom's table; 3 of them clear duty-free under USMCA for goods made in Canada, the US or Mexico. Published US and Canadian rates below, verified October 2026. Pick the line that matches your goods for the worked example and border steps.
| HS code | Goods | US duty | Canada duty | USMCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3801.10 | Graphite; artificial | 3.7% | Free | Not eligible |
| 3801.20 | Graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal | Free | Free | Free with certificate |
| 3801.30 | Carbonaceous pastes; for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings | 4.9% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 3801.90 | Graphite or other carbon based preparations; in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures | 4.9% | Free | Free with certificate |
This page is a free reference for shippers, not a customs ruling. Final classification and duty are determined by the licensed customs broker at entry, and government amounts are always billed at actual. Rates change with each tariff edition and trade action.
