Natural graphite, other (HS 250490)
Natural graphite, other (HS 250490) has 1,666 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Natural graphite, other is STARPLUS ENERGY LLC, with 224 shipments, followed by GENERAL MOTORS LLC and CARBON GRAPHITE MATERIALS INC. The leading supplier is POSCO FUTURE M CO LTD, with 179 shipments, followed by PT INDONESIA BTR NEW ENERGY MATERI JALAN INDRAPRASTA and SHANGHAI SHANSHAN NEW MATERIAL CO. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and REPUBLIC OF KOREA, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Natural graphite, other (HS 250490), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is POSCO FUTURE M CO LTD → GENERAL MOTORS LLC with 96 shipments, followed by PT INDONESIA BTR NEW ENERGY MATERI JALAN INDRAPRASTA → STARPLUS ENERGY LLC (86) and BTR NEW MATERIAL GROUP → STARPLUS ENERGY LLC (81).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| STARPLUS ENERGY LLC | 224 |
| GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 133 |
| CARBON GRAPHITE MATERIALS INC | 95 |
| ULTIUM CELLS LLC | 92 |
| SAINT GOBAIN ABRASIVOS L DA | 71 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| POSCO FUTURE M CO LTD | 179 |
| PT INDONESIA BTR NEW ENERGY MATERI JALAN INDRAPRASTA | 87 |
| SHANGHAI SHANSHAN NEW MATERIAL CO | 83 |
| BTR NEW MATERIAL GROUP | 81 |
| ETABLISSEMENTS GALLOIS S A | 60 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 577 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 256 |
| JAPAN | 158 |
| INDONESIA | 146 |
| MEXICO | 78 |
| INDIA | 66 |
| MALAYSIA | 62 |
| ITALY | 56 |
| BRAZIL | 39 |
| CANADA | 34 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 437 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 295 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 278 |
| TACOMA, WA | 167 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 95 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 87 |
| MIAMI, FL | 59 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 46 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 43 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 37 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 250490 — Natural graphite, other. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Natural graphite, other
Who imports Natural graphite, other (HS 250490)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Natural graphite, other include STARPLUS ENERGY LLC, GENERAL MOTORS LLC, CARBON GRAPHITE MATERIALS INC, ULTIUM CELLS LLC, and SAINT GOBAIN ABRASIVOS L DA.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Natural graphite, other?
STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Natural graphite, other (HS 250490), with 224 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Natural graphite, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Natural graphite, other (HS 250490) to the U.S. include POSCO FUTURE M CO LTD, PT INDONESIA BTR NEW ENERGY MATERI JALAN INDRAPRASTA, SHANGHAI SHANSHAN NEW MATERIAL CO, BTR NEW MATERIAL GROUP, and ETABLISSEMENTS GALLOIS S A.
How many U.S. shipments of Natural graphite, other are there?
ImportDoor has 1,666 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 250490, spanning Jan 2020 to May 2026.
Where is Natural graphite, other imported from?
Natural graphite, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, and JAPAN.
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