Spent Activated Carbon from Water Treatment from Japan

Regenerable spent activated carbon recovered from municipal water purification plants. HTS 3802.90.50.00 includes spent forms not fitting animal black specifics. Retains partial adsorptive capacity post-use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

14.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Declare as non-hazardous waste with analysis showing no contaminants above RCRA limits

Include regeneration certificates to prove usability and avoid Basel Convention scrutiny

Document prior use to customs; virgin vs spent affects valuation