Furnace Black Carbon Black from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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