Bone Black Charcoal from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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)