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Carbon Black Paint Dispersion Paste from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.6%

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

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

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

Monitor REACH compliance for carbon nanomaterials if applicable