Coconut Shell Granular Activated Carbon GAC-12x40 from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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