Chapter 3802 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 38.02
Acid-Washed Coconut Activated Carbon
Acid-washed granular activated carbon derived from coconut shells, processed to reduce ash content for enhanced gold recovery in mining operations. The acid-washing step increases purity and adsorption selectivity, qualifying it as activated carbon under tariff item 3802.10.00.
3802.10.00Coconut Shell Activated Carbon 4x8 Mesh
Granular activated carbon from coconut shells in 4x8 mesh, designed for air purification systems to remove volatile organic compounds and odors. The activation process enhances its porous structure, making it suitable for adsorption applications under tariff item 3802.10.00.
3802.10.00Extruded Activated Carbon Pellets 4mm
Extruded cylindrical pellets of activated carbon, 4mm diameter, made from coal and used in gas masks and industrial gas purification. The extrusion process creates a durable form with high adsorption capacity, falling under activated carbon in tariff item 3802.10.00.
3802.10.00Food-Grade Coconut Shell Carbon FGC-20
Food-grade granular activated carbon from coconut shells, specifically purified for beverage clarification and safe food contact. This product meets strict purity standards, making it suitable for use in food and beverage processing under tariff item 3802.10.00.
3802.10.00Granular Activated Carbon GAC-12x40
Granular activated carbon with 12x40 mesh size, derived from coconut shells or coal, used for water purification by adsorbing organic contaminants and impurities. The high surface area and porosity make it a standard activated carbon product under tariff item 3802.10.00.
3802.10.00High-Density Bone Char Animal Black
Activated bone char, also known as animal black, produced from animal bones and used in sugar refining for decolorization. This product is a form of activated carbon derived from natural sources, classified under tariff item 3802.10.00 as activated carbon.
3802.10.00Impregnated Silver Activated Carbon
Granular activated carbon impregnated with silver for bacteriostatic water filters. The carbon remains the principal component, with silver added to inhibit bacterial growth, classifying it under activated carbon in tariff item 3802.10.00.
3802.10.00Iron Impregnated Activated Carbon for Arsenic Removal
Granular activated carbon impregnated with iron oxide for arsenic adsorption in groundwater treatment. The carbon remains the dominant material, with iron oxide enhancing its adsorption capacity, falling under activated carbon in tariff item 3802.10.00.
3802.10.00KOH Activated Carbon for Supercapacitors
Ultra-high surface area activated carbon powder produced through KOH activation, specifically designed for use as electrode material in supercapacitors. Despite the specialized end-use, it remains activated carbon under tariff item 3802.10.00.
3802.10.00Pelletized Activated Carbon for Solvent Recovery
Pelletized coal-based activated carbon designed for vapor phase solvent recovery in industrial VOC abatement. The pellet form provides low pressure drop and high adsorption efficiency, classifying it under activated carbon in tariff item 3802.10.00.
3802.10.00Powdered Activated Carbon PAC-325
Fine powdered activated carbon with 325 mesh size, produced from bituminous coal, used for wastewater treatment and decolorization in food processing. The powder form offers rapid adsorption kinetics, falling under activated carbon in tariff item 3802.10.00.
3802.10.00Regenerable Activated Carbon Beads 3mm
Spherical 3mm beads of regenerable activated carbon, designed for repeated use in organic removal processes. The bead form provides mechanical strength and reusability, classifying it under activated carbon in tariff item 3802.10.00.
3802.10.00Steam-Activated Bamboo Charcoal Powder
Fine powder from steam-activated bamboo charcoal, used in cosmetics and air purifying sachets. As a plant-based activated carbon, it falls under tariff item 3802.10.00, provided it meets the definition of activated carbon.
3802.10.00Steam-Activated Coal-Based Carbon 8x30
Steam-activated granular carbon from anthracite coal, 8x30 mesh, used for municipal drinking water treatment. The steam activation creates a highly porous adsorbent, classifying it under activated carbon in tariff item 3802.10.00.
3802.10.00Wood-Based Powdered Activated Carbon
Powdered activated carbon from softwood, used in pharmaceutical purification and sugar decolorization. As an activated organic carbon product, it falls under tariff item 3802.10.00, provided it is fully activated.
3802.90.00Acid-Activated Kaolin Clay for Edible Oil Refining
Acid-activated kaolin clay for edible oil refining is a sulfuric acid-activated kaolin clay used as a bleaching adsorbent in palm and soybean oil refining processes. It is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' activated natural mineral product. This product has enhanced decolorizing capacity and is regenerable.
3802.90.00Activated Attapulgite Clay Adsorbent
Activated attapulgite clay adsorbent is a high-surface-area attapulgite clay activated for use in removing contaminants from beverages like wine and beer. It is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' activated natural mineral product. This product is designed for selective adsorption.
3802.90.00Bentonite Clay Bleaching Earth
Bentonite clay bleaching earth is activated bentonite clay processed through acid or thermal treatment to enhance its adsorptive properties for removing color impurities from vegetable oils. It is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' activated natural mineral product. This product is used primarily in oil refining.
3802.90.00Bone Black Ink Dispersion Base
Bone black, also known as animal black, is produced by calcining animal bones in closed vessels. This dry powder form is used as a pigment base for printing inks, offering a neutral pH and high jetness. It is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' activated natural mineral product or animal black, not elsewhere specified.
3802.90.00Bone Black Pigment Powder
Bone black pigment powder is a finely ground animal black produced by calcining animal bones in closed retorts. It is used as a dense black pigment in paints and inks, distinct from other carbon blacks. This product falls under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' animal black product.
3802.90.00Bone Char Black for Artist Oils
Bone char black for artist oils is a high-grade animal black derived from cattle bones, ground to micron fineness for use in artist oil paints. It provides a deep matte black tone and is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' animal black product. This product is pure bone black without additives.
3802.90.00Ceramic Bone Black Staining Powder
Ceramic bone black staining powder is bone black calcined to 1400°C for use in underglaze black stains in ceramic tile production. It provides durable color at high firing temperatures and is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' animal black product. High purity minimizes impurities in ceramic applications.
3802.90.00Diatomaceous Earth Activated Filter Aid
Diatomaceous earth activated filter aid is calcined and flux-calcined diatomaceous earth activated for use as a filter aid in beverage and pharmaceutical filtration. It is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' activated natural mineral product. This product enhances filtration efficiency and removes fine particles.
3802.90.00Food Grade Bone Black Sugar Filter
Food grade bone black sugar filter is a food-contact approved bone black granule used for decolorizing raw sugar liquors in beet and sugar cane refining. It is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' animal black product. This product meets food safety standards for use in food processing.
3802.90.00Fuller's Earth Decolorizing Agent
Fuller's earth decolorizing agent is acid-activated fuller's earth derived from attapulgite or montmorillonite clays, used in the refining of petroleum oils and fats. It is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' activated natural mineral product. Activation enhances its bleaching and purification capabilities.
3802.90.00Montmorillonite K10 Activated Clay Catalyst
Montmorillonite K10 activated clay catalyst is an acid-treated montmorillonite clay serving as a heterogeneous catalyst in organic synthesis reactions. It is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' activated natural mineral product. This product has catalytic adsorptive properties and is common in pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
3802.90.00Pharmaceutical Bone Black Decolorizer
Pharmaceutical bone black decolorizer is an ultra-pure bone black meeting USP standards for decolorizing and purifying pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs. It is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' animal black product. Low heavy metal content makes it suitable for drug manufacturing.
3802.90.00Refinery Bone Black Filter Media
Refinery bone black filter media is granular bone black used in petroleum refineries for removing color impurities from oils and waxes through adsorption. It is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' animal black product. This product is specifically bone black for industrial filtration.
3802.90.00Spent Bleaching Earth Regenerated Adsorbent
Spent bleaching earth regenerated adsorbent is regenerated spent bleaching earth reactivated through thermal desorption for reuse in oil refining. It is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as an 'other' activated natural mineral product. This product is a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to virgin bleaching earth.
3802.90.00Spent Bone Black Decolorizing Agent
Spent bone black decolorizing agent is used animal black recovered after decolorizing sugar syrups in refineries, retaining carbon properties for reuse in filtration. It is classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as 'spent animal black' including bone black. This product is recycled for continued filtration use.