Impregnated Silver Activated Carbon from Japan
Granular activated carbon impregnated with silver for bacteriostatic water filters. Still primarily classified under HTS 3802.10.00 if carbon is principal component.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Quantify silver content (<0.1% typically) to confirm not as precious metal compound
• EPA antimicrobial claims require FIFRA registration