Carbon Black Pellets from Japan
Densified carbon black pellets for dust-free handling in rubber mixing. Still pure carbon under HTS 2803.00.0050 when uncompounded. Form doesn't affect chemical classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm no binder addition (pure wet-pelleted only)
• Pellet crush strength specs prevent parts classification
• Density measurements distinguish from compounded products