Furnace Black Carbon Black from China
Furnace black is a type of carbon black produced by the incomplete combustion of heavy petroleum products in a furnace, resulting in finely divided amorphous carbon particles. It falls under HTS 2803.00.0010 as a chemically defined form of carbon black used primarily as a reinforcing filler in rubber products like tires. This high-surface-area pigment provides strength and abrasion resistance.
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
• Verify purity and particle size specs via Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification as carbon black under Chapter 28, avoiding misclassification as pigments
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documenting non-hazardous amorphous carbon status; bulk shipments require proper dust control labeling