Specialty Carbon Black N990

N990 is a large particle, low structure carbon black for non-reinforcing rubber applications. Falls in HTS 2803.00.0050 as other carbon blacks, with specific ASTM grading. Industrial grade per Chapter 28 inorganic definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4004.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If in waste rubber recycling

Reclaimed rubber containing carbon black becomes Chapter 40 waste.

3812.31.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If rubber vulcanization additive

Prepared rubber accelerators containing carbon classify separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• ASTM D1765 grade designation supports specific classification

• Iodine number and tint strength data verify grade purity

• Avoid compounding before import to maintain Chapter 28 status

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Lampblack Carbon Black

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.

Acetylene Black

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Thermal Black Carbon

Thermal black is carbon black made by thermal decomposition of hydrocarbons in the absence of air, yielding larger particle sizes. It qualifies for HTS 2803.00.0050 as other carbon not elsewhere specified, used mainly in rubber reinforcement. Excluded from graphite classifications per Chapter 28 notes.

Channel Black Pigment

Channel black, an older production method carbon black from oil flame impingement on channel irons, provides high structure for specialty inks. Falls under HTS 2803.00.0050 as other carbon blacks, distinguished by manufacturing process. Pure amorphous carbon per Chapter 28 chemical definitions.

Bone Black Charcoal

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Gas Black Carbon

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.