Furnace Black Carbon Black from China
Furnace black is a type of carbon black produced in a furnace by partial combustion of hydrocarbons, resulting in fine particulate carbon with high surface area. It falls under HTS 2803.00.00 as a form of carbon black not elsewhere specified, used primarily as a reinforcing filler in rubber products like tires.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity and particle size specifications in documentation to confirm classification under 2803.00.00 and avoid reclassification as a pigment
• Provide certificates of analysis showing carbon content >99% to prevent customs disputes
• Ensure proper hazardous material labeling if shipped in bulk, as fine powders pose dust explosion risks