Food Grade Coconut Activated Carbon for Decolorization from China
NSF-certified food-grade activated carbon from coconut shells for sugar refining and beverage decolorization. Classified in HTS 3802.10.0020 for its coconut derivation, meeting strict purity standards for direct food contact.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Secure FDA prior notice and food contact substance notification if processed foods involved
• Provide heavy metals analysis (<0.5 ppm lead) and microbial testing for food safety compliance
• Use super sacks with liners; declare as food processing aid to avoid cosmetic duties