Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Feedstock from China

Coal tar fraction enriched in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) like anthracene oil residue, used exclusively as carbon black production feedstock. Aromatic constituents substantially exceed non-aromatics, qualifying under coal tar distillates heading 2707. Specific .90.10 subheading for carbon black designation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include GC-MS analysis report documenting PAH profile to distinguish from general aromatic oils

Verify destination is registered carbon black facility to support feedstock classification claim

Comply with TSCA import requirements for PAH content notification to EPA