Aqueous Carbon Black Dispersion for Coatings from China
Waterborne carbon black pigment concentrate for architectural and industrial coatings. Falls under HTS 3206.49.40.00 as a preparation based on carbon black for coloring any material, explicitly covered by chapter note 3 before paint formulation.
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
• Confirm aqueous nature (<5% VOC) with test reports to avoid solvent-based reclassification
• Label containers 'Coloring Pigment Preparation - Not for Direct Application'
• Watch for EU REACH registration requirements for carbon black imports