Bone Char Black for Artist Oils from China
High-grade bone black derived from cattle bones, ground to micron fineness for mixing into artist oil paints providing deep matte black tones. HTS 3802.90.1000 applies as pure bone black pigment without additives. Its low oil absorption distinguishes it from lampblack or carbon black alternatives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
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
• Label with exact particle size (e.g
• 1-5 microns) and bone source country to meet art material ASTM standards during import
• Avoid packaging over 25kg bags which may trigger bulk chemical handling requirements