Coal-Based Impregnated Activated Carbon with Silver from Japan
Coal activated carbon impregnated with silver for bacteriostatic water filters. Still under 3802.10.0010 as primary coal-derived carbon, impregnation secondary. Prevents bacterial growth in POU systems.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Silver content <0.05% disclosure; EPA registration if antimicrobial claims
• Impregnation cert to prevent chemical mixture reclassification