Acetylene Black Carbon Black
Acetylene black is a highly structured form of carbon black produced by the thermal decomposition of acetylene gas. Its excellent electrical conductivity and purity make it suitable for use in batteries, conductive plastics, and rubber compounds. It falls under tariff item 2803.00.00 as a specialized carbon black.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is artificial graphite or has been graphitized
Artificial graphite is excluded from Chapter 28 and falls under heading 38.01.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pure carbon black without additives like oils or binders, as these may change classification
• Keep technical datasheets showing the production method (thermal decomposition of acetylene) to support the tariff classification
• Verify the MFN duty rate for 2803.00.00 before shipping, as rates can change
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Industrial-grade amorphous carbon powder is produced by thermal cracking processes and used as a reductant in metallurgy. It is a form of carbon not elsewhere specified, and does not fall under exclusions such as artificial graphite or carbon compounds. It is classified under tariff item 2803.00.00.
Black Pearls 2000 Specialty Carbon Black
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Channel Black Carbon Black
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Colloidal Carbon Dispersion Base
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Conductex Carbon Black (Conductive Grade)
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