HTSUS, United States

3802.10.00.10

Activated carbon / Derived from coal

Classification path

  1. Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black
  2. Activated carbon
  3. Derived from coal

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
4.8%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
45%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 3802

About heading 3802

Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black

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.

Full guide to heading 3802

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

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%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.

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