Gas Black Carbon from Japan
Gas black carbon results from natural gas decomposition, offering medium structure for plastic colorants. HTS 2803.00.0050 covers this as other carbon black variants not principal use specified. Remains inorganic per Chapter exclusions.
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
• Gas decomposition process verification prevents furnace black confusion
• DBP absorption values document structure type for classification
• Bulk industrial packaging avoids retail set reclassification