Lampblack Carbon Black from Japan
Traditional lampblack carbon black is produced by burning oil or gas flames against a cool surface, collecting the soot. It falls under HTS 2803.00.0010 as a historic form of amorphous carbon black used in high-quality printing inks. Its coarse particle size provides excellent color strength.
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
• Historical production method documentation supports classification; modern equivalents may classify differently
• Color strength (DBP absorption) specs distinguish from furnace blacks
• Ensure <0.5% extractables to maintain chemically pure status