U.S. imports of carbon (including carbon black) (HS 280300) totaled $33.2M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCarbon black โ the dominant commercial form under this heading โ is a critical reinforcing agent in tire and rubber manufacturing, and its trade is subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders against several major producing countries. The US schedule divides the heading into carbon black (2803000010) and other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified (2803000050), the latter covering materials such as acetylene black and specialty carbons. Canada, India, and Mexico are the top three suppliers, with South Korea and Singapore also significant sources. Importers should verify the current status of any trade remedy orders applicable to the specific country of origin before entry.
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Carbon black has been the subject of antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings involving multiple countries. Importers should check the current scope of any active orders with CBP and the Department of Commerce before importing, as duty liability can be substantial and country-specific.
Canada, India, and Mexico are the leading suppliers. South Korea and Singapore are also significant sources. The supplier mix reflects both geographic proximity and the location of major carbon black production facilities serving the global tire and rubber industries.
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Imports
$33.2M
from 24 countries ยท YTD: $126.1M
Exports
$32.8M
Deficit of $443K (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $443K (net importer)
YTD: $126.1M imported (April 2026)
744 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI
HS 281820
SULFURIC ACID; OLEUM
HS 280700
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.