Acetylene Black Carbon Black from China
Acetylene black is produced by thermal decomposition of acetylene gas, creating high-purity carbon black with excellent electrical conductivity. It is classified under HTS 2803.00.0010 as a form of carbon black, primarily used in dry cell batteries and conductive polymers. Its unique chain-like structure provides superior performance in electrical applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include production process documentation proving acetylene decomposition to validate as pure carbon black under Chapter 28
• Electrical resistivity test results help CBP confirm battery-grade purity vs. pigment grades
• Avoid packaging with conductive additives; pure form only qualifies for 2803