Acetylene Black from Canada
Acetylene black is a highly conductive form of carbon black produced by thermal decomposition of acetylene gas. Classified under HTS 2803.00.0050 as other carbon blacks, it's valued for electrical conductivity in batteries and electrodes. Meets Chapter 28 definition for chemically defined carbon compounds.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include particle size distribution data to distinguish from channel black or furnace black subcategories
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