Coconut Shell Granular Activated Carbon GAC-12x40
Granular activated carbon (GAC) derived from coconut shells, with mesh size 12x40, used for water purification by adsorbing organic contaminants and chlorine. Classified under HTS 3802.10.0020 as activated carbon specifically derived from coconut shells, a renewable source valued for its high micropore density.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from bituminous coal or other non-coconut sources
Activated carbon from coal or wood falls under the residual subheading, as coconut-specific derivation moves to 3802.10.0020.
If imported pre-packaged in filter cartridges for retail water systems
Water filtering appliances containing activated carbon are classified by function in Chapter 84, not as the carbon material alone.
If chemically impregnated with silver or other antimicrobials
Impregnated preparations shift to chemical mixtures in 3824, no longer pure activated carbon of heading 3802.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain supplier certification confirming coconut shell derivation and activation process to match HTS 3802.10.0020 exactly
• Test for iodine number (>1000 mg/g typical for coconut GAC) and provide lab reports to avoid reclassification as generic carbon
• Check for pesticide residues from shells; include fumigation certificates to prevent agricultural entry issues
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