Carbon black from India
India exported $499 million of carbon black (HS 2803.00) in FY2025-26, down 0.7% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $499MDown 0.7% on last year
- HS code
- 2803.00Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2803.00.00 | Carbon (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified or included) | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of carbon black
India's exports to all countries under HS 2803.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2803.00 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.8% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on carbon black from India?
10% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for carbon black?
2803.00, under heading 2803. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export carbon black?
Yes. India exported $499 million under HS 2803.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.