HTS 2849.20.20Carbides, whether or not chemically defined:Of silicon: In grains, or ground, pulverized or refined

What that translates to:Silicon carbide, ground or refined

Also written 28492020 or 2849.20.2000. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Country of origin

Silicon carbide, ground or refined (HTS 2849.20.20) from China owe 0.5% in total duties as of Oct 1, 2026: the regular duty only; no extra tariffs apply.

Total duty rate0.5%That's $50.00 on a $10,000 shipment.

Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff schedule0.5%

Total duty0.5%

No forced-labor tariff on this product: it's on the tariff's exemption list (HTS 9903.05.86).

Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026).

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Official description

Carbides, whether or not chemically defined: Of silicon: In grains, or ground, pulverized or refined

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes.

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2849.20.2000 (2849202000)In grains, or ground, pulverized or refined · reported in kg

What changed for this code

Jul 24, 2026Forced-labor tariffs start on imports from 60 economies (Section 301)
Jul 22, 202625% Section 301 tariff on products of Brazil starts
Jan 1, 2026Section 301 tariff on Nicaragua starts at 0%, set to rise to 10% in 2027 and 15% in 2028

Questions about HTS 2849.20.20

What is the duty rate for HTS 2849.20.20?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is 0.5%. Goods from China owe 0.5% in total as of Oct 1, 2026, including any additional tariffs. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 2849.20.20 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 1 country as of Oct 1, 2026: Nicaragua. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

Is HTS 2849.20.20 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 2849.20.20 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

HTSLookup shows the duties CBP collects on this code by country of origin. Antidumping or countervailing duties may also apply to some exporters; they're set per company and aren't shown.