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U.S. imports of carbon black and other forms of carbon (nesoi) (HS 280300) totaled $28.0M in July 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Carbon Black and Other Forms of Carbon (NESOI) paid $1.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $9.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Carbon Black and Other Forms of Carbon (NESOI) imports of $28.0M in July 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $31.1M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCarbon black — the dominant commercial product under this heading — is a critical reinforcing agent in tire manufacturing and a key pigment in inks and coatings, classified at 2803000010, while other carbon forms such as acetylene black and specialty carbons fall under 2803000050. Canada and India are leading suppliers to the US market, with Canada benefiting from integrated North American rubber-industry supply chains. Imports of carbon black from certain origins have historically attracted antidumping scrutiny, making origin documentation and producer certification important compliance considerations.
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702 shipments/mo
Yes, carbon black has been subject to antidumping duty investigations and orders from various countries at different times. Importers should check the current scope of any active orders with CBP and the International Trade Commission before sourcing, as duty liability can be substantial and retroactive if a scope ruling covers the imported product.
Carbon black is a furnace-process or channel-process product consisting of fine amorphous carbon particles produced by incomplete combustion or thermal decomposition of hydrocarbons. Other forms of carbon NESOI include acetylene black, lamp black, and specialty graphitic or activated carbons not elsewhere classified. The distinction matters because end-use specifications, pricing, and trade-remedy exposure differ significantly between the two lines.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 2803
Subheading 280300 · $28.0M of $28.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2803000010 | Carbon Black | $27.6M | 3.93% | 31.93% | $1.1M |
| 2803000050 | Other Forms of Carbon NESOI | $360K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $36K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2803000010 | Carbon Black | $29.7M |
| 2803000050 | Other Forms of Carbon NESOI | $1.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$28.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$31.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 61% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
66.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 4.00%.