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Lampblack Preparation for Artist Paints from China

Traditional lampblack (carbon black) dispersed in linseed oil for oil paint manufacturing. HTS 3206.49.40.00 covers this as inorganic coloring preparation.

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

Distinguish from finished artists' colors in 3213

Organic solvent content documentation required

Lightfastness ratings should be provided

Lampblack Preparation for Artist Paints from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3206.49.40.00