HS Heading 3801
Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures
5 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38011000 | Artificial Graphite | 10 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 | 35.75% |
| 38012000 | Colloidal Graphite Or Semi-Colloidal Graphite | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 38013010 | Graphite or carbon electrode paste | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 38013090 | Carbonaceous Pastes For Electrodes & Similar Pastes For Furnace Linings | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 38019000 | Preparations Based On Graphite Or Carbon In The Form Of Pastes..., Nes | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 696,115,895 (17,854,442 kg) under this heading, across 5 of its 5 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 4 | 782,152 kg | BDT 60,178,222 |
| January 2026 | 3 | 7,581,555 kg | BDT 261,918,878 |
| February 2026 | 4 | 2,443,533 kg | BDT 98,572,319 |
| March 2026 | 4 | 2,822,956 kg | BDT 108,522,147 |
| April 2026 | 3 | 1,650,423 kg | BDT 67,831,900 |
| May 2026 | 4 | 2,573,823 kg | BDT 99,092,429 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 5,695,220 (4,800 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 0.8% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.