The U.S. Commerce Department announced on Thursday that it will introduce preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on anode-grade graphite imported from China. This type of graphite is a critical material used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

The department said it found that these imports are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than fair market value, harming domestic producers.

All Chinese producers face same duty rate

According to a Commerce Department fact sheet seen by Reuters, the 93.5% duty will apply to all Chinese producers of the material. The move affects imports worth $347.1 million in 2023.

The duty covers anode-grade graphite that contains at least 90% carbon by weight. It can be synthetic, natural, or a blend of both.

In a related investigation on May 20, the Commerce Department also found that Chinese companies were receiving unfair subsidies for anode-grade graphite.

This led to the announcement of preliminary countervailing duties of:

  • 6.55% for most Chinese producers

  • 712.03% for Huzhou Kaijin New Energy Technology Corp

  • 721.03% for Shanghai Shaosheng Knitted Sweat (as referred in the document)

The final rulings on both the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties are expected to be made by December 5, 2025.

American producers filed the complaint

The complaint was filed by the American Active Anode Material Producers, a group representing U.S.-based manufacturers. The group includes:

  • Anovion Technologies (Sanborn, New York)

  • Syrah Technologies LLC (Vidalia, Louisiana)

  • Novonix Anode Materials (Chattanooga, Tennessee)

  • Epsilon Advanced Materials (Leland, North Carolina)

  • SKI US Inc (Marietta, Georgia)

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