</>Build with Tariff Intelligence|Programmatic access to tariff calculations and HS code classification.Explore Developer Resources →

Acid-Washed Activated Carbon Pellets from China

Pellets of activated carbon post-acid washing to reduce ash content for pharmaceutical purification. Under HTS 3802.90.50.00 as processed 'other' activated carbon. Low impurities ensure USP compliance.

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

Include USP/EP monograph compliance certificates

Declare washing process details to prove no residual acids triggering hazmat rules

Validate ash content <0.1% for pharma claims