Activated Carbon Adsorber for VOC Removal from Germany
An activated carbon adsorber vessel captures volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from paint shop exhaust gases using granular carbon beds with regeneration capabilities. Falls under HTS 8421.39.0130 as industrial gas cleaning equipment for solvent recovery in manufacturing. It supports multiple adsorption cycles for cost efficiency.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include carbon type (pellet/granular), iodine number, and safe handling data sheets
• Declare bed volume and regeneration method (steam/thermal) for proper valuation
• Confirm VOC concentration ratings match declared industrial emission sources