Carbon Black Masterbatch in Polyethylene from China
Concentrated dispersion of carbon black pigment in low-density polyethylene (LDPE) carrier, designed for black coloring in plastic films and pipes. Classified under HTS 3206.49.10.00 for inorganic pigment dispersions in plastics materials. Ideal for compounding to achieve uniform opacity and UV resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.4%
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
• Provide formulation specs showing pigment loading >30% to distinguish from diluted compounds
• Label as 'color concentrate' not 'plastic pellets' to prevent classification as Chapter 39 plastics
• Watch for EU REACH compliance on carbon black; mismatches lead to customs holds