2803.00.00.10 - Carbon black

This HTS classification covers carbon black, a finely divided form of amorphous carbon. It is primarily produced by the incomplete combustion or thermal decomposition of hydrocarbons. Carbon black is characterized by its intense black color, high surface area, and various physical properties which are critical for its classification. Its primary uses are as a reinforcing filler in tires and other rubber products, as a pigment in inks, paints, and plastics, and in conductive applications.

Within Chapter 28, which deals with inorganic chemicals, carbon black is specifically enumerated as a distinct product. It is important to distinguish this classification from the sibling category "2803.00.00.50: Other." The latter would encompass other forms of carbon not specifically described as carbon black and not elsewhere specified in the tariff schedule, such as lamp black or bone black if they do not meet the specific criteria for carbon black.

As this node represents a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies on identifying the product as "carbon black" based on its manufacturing process, physical characteristics, and intended end-use, differentiating it from other forms of carbon that might fall under broader or differently specified headings.