Acetylene Black from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
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