Thermal Black Carbon Black
Thermal black carbon black is manufactured by thermal decomposition of hydrocarbons in the absence of air, yielding a coarser particle size than furnace black. Classified in HTS 2803.00.00 as other forms of carbon black, it's used in plastics and as a pigment in inks.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If artificial graphite form
Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite is classified separately in 3801, excluding pure carbon blacks.
If ink or printing composition
Carbon black mixed into ink vehicles moves to Chapter 32 for printing inks.
If in carbide form
Chapter note excludes carbides to 2849; pure carbon blacks remain in 2803.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include manufacturing process details (thermal decomposition) in invoices to distinguish from furnace black
• Check for REACH compliance if destined for EU markets, as carbon black is registered
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as lampblack, which is also under 2803 but requires specific origin certification
Related Products under HTS 2803.00.00
Furnace Black Carbon Black
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.
Acetylene Black Carbon Black
Acetylene black is produced by thermal decomposition of acetylene gas, resulting in highly structured carbon particles with excellent conductivity. It is classified under HTS 2803.00.00 as a specialized carbon black used in batteries and conductive plastics.
Channel Black Carbon Black
Channel black carbon black is made by impinging hydrocarbon flames against iron channels, producing high-color fine particles. It qualifies under HTS 2803.00.00 for pure carbon blacks used in inks and high-quality pigments.
Graphitized Carbon Black Powder
Graphitized carbon black undergoes heat treatment to develop partial graphitic structure while remaining primarily amorphous carbon. Classified in HTS 2803.00.00 as other forms of carbon, excluding artificial graphite, for use in specialty rubbers.
Colloidal Carbon Dispersion Base
Pure colloidal carbon powder intended for aqueous or solvent dispersions, with particle size <1 micron for stable suspensions. Falls under HTS 2803.00.00 as chemically defined carbon not elsewhere specified.
Amorphous Carbon Powder (Industrial Grade)
Industrial-grade amorphous carbon powder from thermal cracking processes, used as reductant in metallurgy. HTS 2803.00.00 includes such non-specified carbon forms excluding chapter exclusions.