U.S. imports of Carbon Black and Other Forms of Carbon (NESOI) (HS 280300) totaled $37.0M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Carbon Black and Other Forms of Carbon (NESOI) paid $1.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.23% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Carbon Black and Other Forms of Carbon (NESOI) imports of $37.0M in August 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $31.8M.
Last updated: August 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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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.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 2803
Subheading 280300 · $37.0M of $37.0M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2803000010 | Carbon Black | $36.5M | 5.06% | 44.26% | $1.9M |
| 2803000050 | Other Forms of Carbon NESOI | $402K | 20.02% | 99.16% | $80K |
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 | $26.9M |
| 2803000050 | Other Forms of Carbon NESOI | $1.6M |
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
$37.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$28.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $368.7M of Carbon Black and Other Forms of Carbon (NESOI) and exported $378.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Canada and India together supply 55% of it. Singapore pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
54.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.23% of imports for consumption.