Activated Carbon Water Filter Cartridge System from China
A multi-stage filtration unit using activated carbon cartridges to remove chlorine, odors, and organic compounds from municipal water supplies. It qualifies under HTS 8421.21.00.00 due to its dedicated water purification design.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify carbon type (granular vs. block) and micron rating in import docs for verification
• Include test reports showing contaminant reduction to support water purification claim
• Separate replacement cartridges if imported individually to prevent set classification