U.S. imports of Carbon (Including Carbon Black), N.E.S. (SITC 52210) totaled $37.0M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Carbon (Including Carbon Black), N.E.S. 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 (Including Carbon Black), N.E.S. 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 — a finely divided form of elemental carbon produced by incomplete combustion — is a critical reinforcing agent in tire manufacturing and rubber goods, making this heading commercially significant to the automotive supply chain. Beyond carbon black, the heading captures other elemental carbon forms not classified elsewhere, such as activated carbon precursors and specialty graphite materials. Importers should be aware that certain carbon black grades from specific origins have been subject to antidumping investigations, making origin documentation and mill certificates essential for compliance.
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Carbon black is produced by the thermal decomposition or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons and is characterized by its extremely fine particle size and high surface area. Other carbon forms in this heading may include lamp black or acetylene black, each with distinct particle morphologies and end-use applications in rubber, inks, and coatings.
Yes, the US has imposed antidumping duties on carbon black from certain countries in the past. Importers should consult the US International Trade Commission and Commerce Department's current order list to determine whether their specific supplier country and product grade are subject to any active trade remedy measures.
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Basic heading 52210 · $37.0M of $27.5B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and India together supply 55% of it. Singapore pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $368.7M of Carbon (Including Carbon Black), N.E.S. and exported $378.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.