Bone Black Charcoal from China
Bone black, also called bone char, is amorphous carbon derived from calcined animal bones, used for decolorizing sugar. Classified in HTS 2803.00.0050 as other forms of carbon, specifically non-graphitic charcoal forms allowed in Chapter 28. Chemically defined per subchapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide bone source certification for food contact compliance (FDA requirements)
• Ash content analysis confirms carbon purity vs. mineral impurities
• Avoid classification as fertilizer additive (Chapter 31 exclusion)