2504.10.50.00 - Other

This HTS category, 2504.10.50.00, specifically classifies natural graphite that is processed into either a powder or flake form, but does not fall under the more specific crystalline flake category. It encompasses a broad range of natural graphite with particle sizes that are fine enough to be considered powder or are in thin, flat segments known as flakes. The key characteristic is its presentation in these granular or planar forms, distinguishing it from unprocessed or lump natural graphite.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 2504.10.10.00, which is reserved for "Crystalline flake (not including flake dust)." While both deal with flaked graphite, this category (2504.10.50.00) is broader and includes flake graphite that is not specifically crystalline or may include very fine flake dust that is not explicitly excluded. The primary differentiator lies in the presence of crystalline structure and the exclusion of dust in the sibling category.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification tree, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of natural graphite in powder or flake form hinges on its physical state and whether it meets the criteria for the more specific crystalline flake description. Importers and exporters should carefully examine the physical form and characteristics of their natural graphite to ensure accurate classification under this or the sibling provision.