Coconut Derived Acid Washed Activated Carbon from Japan
Acid-washed activated carbon from coconut shells to reduce ash content for ultrapure applications like pharmaceuticals. Under HTS 3802.10.0020 as coconut-derived activated carbon, post-washed for minimal impurities.
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
• Detail acid wash process (HCl/HF) and neutralization in tech data sheet
• USP compliance testing for pharma use; avoid misclassification as spent carbon
• Neutral pH confirmation post-wash to pass lab inspections