Customs tariff code 3802.10.00.40: Chemically activated carbon for the absorption and desorption of vapors, in a defined…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 3802.10.00.40 covers Chemically activated carbon for the absorption and desorption of vapors, in a defined or irregular shape with an effective butane capacity of 5 g butane / 100 ml or more (according to ASTM D 5228). The third-country duty rate is 3.2 %, plus import VAT.
3802.10.00.40 is TARIC code 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
- 3802.10.00.40
- Third-country duty
- 3.2 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 38MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
- 3802Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black
- 3802.10Activated carbon
- 3802.10.00Aktivkohle
- 3802.10.00.40Chemically activated carbon for the absorption and desorption of vapors, in a defined or irregular shape with an effective butane capacity of 5 g butane / 100 ml or more (according to ASTM D 5228)
From HS code to customs tariff code 3802.10.00.40
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 reprezinta carbune activat chimic (CAS 7440-44-0), sub forma de peleti, utilizat in aplicatii industriale pentru adsorbția și desorbția vaporilor. Are o capacitate efectivă de adsorbtie de butan de peste 5 g butan/100 ml, conform ASTM D 5228. Este utilizat la fabricarea canistrelor de carbune activ pentru filtrarea vaporilor de benzina in industria auto. Este ambalat in saci de 300 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 3802.10.00.40 cover?
Code 3802.10.00.40 covers Chemically activated carbon for the absorption and desorption of vapors, in a defined or irregular shape with an effective butane capacity of 5 g butane / 100 ml or more (according to ASTM D 5228). Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 3802.10.00.40?
The third-country duty rate for 3802.10.00.40 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 3802.10.00.40?
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 3802.10.00.40 have?
3802.10.00.40 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 3802.10.00.40 sit in the tariff?
3802.10.00.40 sits in this hierarchy: 38 MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS > 3802 Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black > 380210 Activated carbon > 38021000 Aktivkohle. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 3802.10.00.40?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 3802.10.00.40, for example ROBTI2024/004779. 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 3802.10.00.40 change?
3802.10.00.40 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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