Carbon Black Paint Dispersion Paste

High-concentration paste of carbon black pigment dispersed in nonaqueous resin medium for black enamel formulations. HTS 3212.90.00 covers such carbon-based dispersions for paint manufacture. Excludes aqueous dispersions or printing inks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

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Alternative Classifications

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2803.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.1%

If imported as pure, undispersed carbon black powder

Chemically defined carbon falls under Chapter 28 elements, per chapter exclusions.

3215.19Lower: 11.8% vs 38.1%

If used primarily in printing ink production

Ink-specific color preparations classify under 3215.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.1%

If for rubber or plastics compounding, not paints

Non-paint chemical preparations go to 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Submit particle size analysis to distinguish from raw carbon black under 2803

β€’ Ensure declaration specifies 'nonaqueous paint pigment' not ink or rubber additive

β€’ Monitor REACH compliance for carbon nanomaterials if applicable

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