3802.10.00

Activated carbon

Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black

Heading: 3802 Chapter: 38 As of August 15, 2026

Data provenance: Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.

Duty rates

Column 1 (General / MFN)

4.8%

Column 2 (Non-NTR)

45%

Column 1 (Special / FTA)

Free

Eligible

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The rates above are statutory column rates. Trade remedies in Chapter 99 (Section 301, 232, IEEPA, reciprocal) and FTA preferences can change the duty owed on a given entry — see below.

Trade measures (Chapter 99)

No active Chapter 99 measures are linked to this code.

Antidumping & countervailing (AD/CVD)

1 active AD/CVD order may apply to this code. Applicability is set by the written scope of each order, not the HTS number alone.

A-570-904

AD · CN

Certain Activated Carbon

Applicability is determined by the written scope of the order, not the HTS code alone. An order linked to this code may or may not cover a specific product.

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Rate-change history

What the rate was before, and when it changed. The government schedule replaces each revision in place; we keep the timeline.

  1. NEW_PROGRAM Executive Order Feb 1, 2026 — Reciprocal Tariff (FR 2026-03824)

    Section 122 reciprocal surcharge in effect — additional 10% on most imports through July 24, 2026

    See the change →
  2. Base rate HTS 2023

    Column 1 general rate set to 4.8%.

Related CBP rulings

H345749 June 18, 2025

U.S. Government Procurement; Title III, Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. § 2511); Subpart B, Part 177, CBP Regulations; Country of Origin of R980 Global Navigation Satellite System Receiver; Country of Origin Marking

Trimble is a Delaware corporation based in Colorado, specializing in the production and design of industrial technology for the agricultural, construction, and geospatial transportation industries. At

N346010 February 26, 2025

The tariff classification of an activated carbon powder from China

The instant item appears to be an activated carbon powder that will be imported in bulk form.

H338116 June 4, 2024

U.S. Government Procurement; Title III, Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2511); Subpart B, Part 177, CBP Regulations; Country of Origin of Global Navigation Satellite System R12i Receivers; Country of Origin Marking 134.32(d); 19 CFR 134.32(m).

Trimble is a Delaware corporation based in Colorado, specializing in the production and design of industrial technology for the agricultural, construction, and geospatial transportation industries. At

H325936 August 10, 2023

Country of Origin of imported ink base; Section 301 measures; Application for Further Review of Protest 3802-22-105086

SCC is a manufacturer and distributor of printing inks, coatings and supplies. The product subject to this protest/AFR is an ink base product classified and entered under subheading 3204.17 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United St

N317929 March 10, 2021

The tariff classification of Activated Carbon Tyvek Packets from China

The merchandise in question is described as Activated Carbon Tyvek Packets. You indicated they are used in the pharmaceutical and dietary supplements market to combat odors in packaging.

N316692 January 20, 2021

The tariff classification of Biochar turkey litter from Russia

The item in question is turkey litter which has undergone a process to make a substance known as biochar. Biochar is a charcoal like substance produced from agricultural, forestry, animal, and human wastes in a high temperature, oxygen depr

N304312 June 11, 2019

The Tariff Classification of Binchotan Charcoal for Water Purification from Japan

The Tariff Classification of Binchotan Charcoal for Water Purification from Japan

H303863 June 6, 2019

Application for Further Review of Protest No. 3802-19-100282; Subheading 9801.00.10, HTSUS; skids and collars; dunnage

The merchandise at issue is identified as returnable dunnage, i.e., skids and collars. The merchandise was entered on October 25, 2017, and the entry was liquidated on September 7, 2018. The protestant claims that the merchandise is eligibl

N276979 December 15, 2016

The tariff classification and country of origin for granular activated carbon from Malaysia

This sample will not be returned. We regret the lost sample and the delay. The CBP laboratory noted the condition of the pellet samples: No. 1 and No. 1-A consist of cylindrical pellets with No. 1-A appearing to be slightly smaller. No.2 co

N274090 April 15, 2016

The Classification of Activated Carbon Powder from New Zealand

The activated carbon powder is produced from wood raw material and imported into USA from New Zealand. Activated carbon is used for purification of gases and liquids.

N267690 August 19, 2015

The Tariff Classification of Activated Coke from Japan

The subject product, activated coke, acts as a particulate collection step (filter) for flue gas in coal-fired power plants.

N250910 March 13, 2014

The tariff classification of activated Carbon Molecular Sieves (CMS) from China.

You provided a CMS Test Data Sheet, MSDS Sheets and a sample for our review. Your sample is being returned. Carbon Molecular Sieves (CMS) consist of activated cylindrical-shaped black carbon grains (1.0-1.3mm D x 1.0-5mm L) used in the Pres

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