Lampblack Carbon Black from China
Lampblack is a type of amorphous carbon produced by the incomplete combustion of oils or resins, resulting in fine black soot. It falls under HTS 2803.00.0050 as 'other' forms of carbon, specifically carbon blacks not classified elsewhere in heading 2803. Primarily used as a pigment in inks and paints.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify purity and production method to confirm classification as chemically defined carbon under Chapter 28
• Provide certificates of analysis showing amorphous structure to avoid misclassification as graphite (3801)
• Ensure MSDS documentation for handling fine particulates during customs inspection