Spent Activated Carbon from Water Treatment
Spent activated carbon recovered from municipal water purification plants, retaining partial adsorptive capacity. The product is regenerable and classified under tariff item 3802.90.00 as other activated carbon. It does not fit the specifics of animal black.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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- CFIA
All Programs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CFIA All Programs depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 3802900090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 3802900010; Equal To 3802900040; Equal To 3802900050; Equal To 3802900090; Equal To 3802900010; Equal To 3802900040; Equal To 3802900050; Equal To 3802900090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is considered waste
Spent materials classified as waste may fall under other waste products.
If the product is in powder form
Powdered activated carbon is classified separately.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the source and the remaining adsorptive capacity
• Confirm the product is not considered waste, which may have different regulations
• Check if the product requires any special permits for importation as a recovered material
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