Furnace Black Carbon Black from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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