Lampblack Carbon Black from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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