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Carbon Black Paint Dispersion Paste from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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