Granular Activated Carbon GAC-12x40 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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