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Coconut Derived Acid Washed Activated Carbon from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

14.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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