Customs tariff code 3802.10: Activated carbon
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 3802.10 covers Activated carbon. The third-country duty rate is 3.2 %, plus import VAT.
3802.10 is HS subheading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 38. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 3802.10
- Third-country duty
- 3.2 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 2
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 3802.10
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 3.2 % | MFN |
| Ceuta | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ivory Coast | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Cameroon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Produsul reprezintă un supliment alimentar sub formă de pulbere din cărbune vegetal. Se obţine prin arderea lemnului la temperaturi înalte, în mediu lipsit de oxigen. Activarea reţelei de micropori se face prin tratarea cu aburi sub presiune. Ambalare: 60/90/120g pulbere/ flacon de sticlă brună cu capac filetat şi etichetat exterior cu etichetă autocolantă. Mod de administrare: adulti, 1-2 g (1/2 linguriţă), de 1-2 ori pe zi, amestecat cu apă.
Cărbune activ pentru cartuş filtrant, obţinut din coji de nucă de cocos, prin procesare termică şi tratarea granulelor de carbon cu diferite substanţe, astfel încât în timpul filtrării să fie reţinute doar anumite particule. Este prezentat sub formă de granule, utilizându-se în interiorul cartuşului filtrant. Este destinat filtrelor şi cartuşelor filtrante cu carbon activ şi răşină de iod, pentru filtrarea apei. Se prezintă în saci de 25 kg.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 3802 10 00: Die hierher gehörende Aktivkohle hat eine Iod-Zahl von 300 oder mehr nach ASTM D 4607-86 (Iod-Adsorption in mg je g Kohle).
Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) Verordnung (EWG) Nr. 536/94 der Kommission vom 9. März 19941) (RV L 536/94): 3. Diatomeenerde in Form eines weißen Pulvers mit folgenden analytischen Merkmalen: - Feuchtigkeit: < 0,1 % - Glühverlust: 0,3 % - pH (10%ige Suspension): 8 % - Natrium (% Na2O): 3,5 % Die weiße Farbe bleibt auch nach dem Brennen erhalten. Dieses Erzeugnis wird als Filtermittel verwendet. Unterposition 3802 9000 Einreihung gemäß den Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6 für die Auslegung der Kombinierten Nomenklatur sowie dem Wortlaut der KN-Codes 3802 und 3802 9000. Siehe auch die Erläuterungen zu Position 3802 des Harmonisierten Systems, Teil A, dritter Absatz, Unterabsatz b)-1. Die analytischen Merkmale sind die gleichen wie bei aktivierter Diatomeenerde. 1) ABl. EG Nr. L 68/94
Gerichtliche Entscheidungen (GE) - EuGH Wegen der Auslegung des Begriffs „Verunreinigungen ausscheiden“ in Anmerkung 1 zu Kapitel 25 der Kombinierten Nomenklatur siehe Erläuterungen zum Kapitel 25, Gerichtliche Entscheidungen (GE) - EuGH, RZ 01.0 - 03.0.
Zu Unterposition 3802 1000: Als Aktivkohle in Pulverform gelten Erzeugnisse, die mindestens zu 90 GHT aus Teilchen bestehen, deren Korngröße weniger als 0,5 mm beträgt. (Ergebnis von der 145. Tagung des Ausschusses für den Zollkodex, Fachbereich zolltarifliche und statistische Nomenklatur aufgrund der VO [EG] Nr. 1006/96 vom 3. Juni 1996) In Zweifelsfällen kann dieses Kriterium mit einem Sieb entsprechender Maschenweite überprüft werden. Auswertungs-Schema Fall Farbe der Probe Schwimmprobe Deutliche Sinterungserscheinungen Glühverlust feuchter Filterkuchen fühlt sich an trockener Filterkuchen gibt langanhaltende Flammenfärbung nach 10 Minuten Flüssigkeitsspiegel zwischen 98 und 100 ml Marke nach 30 Minuten Bodensatz unterhalb 55 ml Marke Befund Tarifnr. A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 B C I hellbraun, bräunl. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 3802.10 cover?
Code 3802.10 covers Activated carbon. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 3802.10?
The third-country duty rate for 3802.10 is 3.2 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 3802.10?
The first six digits form the HS code: 380210. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 3802.10 have?
3802.10 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 3802.10 sit in the tariff?
3802.10 sits in this hierarchy: 38 MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS > 3802 Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 3802.10?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 3802.10, for example RO2016/002595. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 3802.10 change?
3802.10 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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