Granular Activated Carbon GAC-12x40 from Germany
Granular activated carbon with 12x40 mesh size, derived from coconut shells or coal, used for water purification by adsorbing organic contaminants and impurities. It falls under HTS 3802.10.00 as activated carbon, a porous carbon material treated to increase its adsorptive properties for filtration applications.
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
• Verify activation process and source material (e.g
• coconut shell) via supplier certificates to confirm classification under 3802.10.00, avoiding misclassification as carbon black
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and test reports for ash content and iodine number in documentation for CBP review