2803.00.00.10
Carbon (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified or included) / Carbon black
Classification path
- Carbon (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified or included)
- Carbon black
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 20%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Related lines in heading 2803
About heading 2803
Carbon (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified or included)
Heading 2803 covers carbon in bulk forms, mainly carbon black and other forms of carbon that are not classified in a more specific heading. The heading has only two declarable lines: one for carbon black and one for other forms of carbon. Both carry a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.
Full guide to heading 2803Products in this heading
- Carbon black in powder or pellet form for rubber compounding
- Carbon black used as a pigment in inks and coatings
- Carbon black for plastics coloring
- Other elemental carbon in bulk form not covered by a more specific heading
- Carbon black sold in bags to manufacturers
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for carbon black?
Carbon black is classified under 2803.00.00.10. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line is Free.
What is the duty on other forms of carbon under heading 2803?
Other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified or included fall under 2803.00.00.50. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line is Free.
How do I classify carbon black compared with activated carbon?
Plain carbon black in bulk goes in 2803.00.00.10 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. If the carbon has been activated, it is excluded from heading 2803 and is classified in heading 3802 instead.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.