Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black
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Heading 3802 covers activated carbon, activated natural mineral products, and animal black, including spent animal black. It is split between 3802.10 for activated carbon, grouped by source material, and 3802.90 for bone black, activated clays and earths, and other goods.
Products in this heading
- Coal-based activated carbon used in water and air filters
- Coconut shell activated carbon used in filters
- Activated carbon granules or pellets for vapor recovery
- Activated clay used to bleach oils
- Activated earth used for purification
- Bone black pigment
- Spent animal black sold as a byproduct
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide first whether the product is activated carbon or another product of heading 3802 such as bone black or activated clay or earth.
- For activated carbon, identify the source material because 3802.10.00.10 covers coal-derived carbon, 3802.10.00.20 covers coconut-derived carbon, and 3802.10.00.50 covers other sources.
- For products other than activated carbon, choose 3802.90.10.00 for bone black, 3802.90.20.00 for activated clays and activated earths, or 3802.90.50.00 for other goods.
- Confirm the goods are activated or are animal black, including spent animal black, and not plain carbon black, charcoal, or graphite.
- Use the product form and end use only after the material and activation status are clear.
Often confused with
- Carbon black, non-activated
Carbon black is a carbon material but is not activated carbon.
- Heading 4402Wood charcoal
Wood charcoal is a charcoal product classified outside heading 3802.
- Heading 3801Artificial graphite
Artificial graphite is covered by heading 3801, not as activated carbon.
- Heading 2818Activated alumina
Activated alumina is an aluminum oxide product classified outside heading 3802.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for activated carbon derived from coconut?
Coconut-derived activated carbon is classified under 3802.10.00.20, with a general (MFN) rate of 4.8%.
What is the duty on activated clay or activated earth?
Activated clays and activated earths are classified under 3802.90.20.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.5%.
How do I classify bone black?
Bone black falls under 3802.90.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 5.8%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.