Moso Natural Bamboo Charcoal Bag
A natural bamboo charcoal bag designed to absorb odors in rooms, closets, or vehicles. It works passively by adsorption and can be reactivated by sunlight, with no added perfumes or chemicals. It qualifies as a prepared room deodorizer under tariff item 3307.49.00 because it is a finished product put up for retail sale for deodorizing indoor spaces.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the charcoal is imported in bulk without retail packaging or is not presented as a room deodorizer
Activated carbon in bulk form is classified as a chemical product under heading 38.02, not as a prepared room deodorizer.
If the product is marketed as an odoriferous preparation for use during religious rites
This subheading specifically covers preparations for perfuming or deodorizing rooms used during religious rites, which may apply if the product is labeled for such use.
If the bag is primarily a wooden article with only incidental odor-absorbing properties
If the charcoal is enclosed in a wooden container and the primary function is as a decorative item, it could be classified as a wooden article instead.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bags are packaged for retail sale and clearly labeled as room deodorizers to support classification under 3307.49.00
• Declare the product as a room deodorizer, not as activated carbon (which falls under a different chapter), to avoid reclassification
• Keep invoices and product descriptions handy in case the CBSA asks for proof of the product's function
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