Heading 3802

HTS code 3802 — Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black

Chapter
38 — Miscellaneous chemicals
Tariff lines
6
General duty
General duty rates from 2.5% to 5.8%

Tariff lines under heading 3802

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
3802.10.0010Derived from coal (Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black > Activated carbon)4.8%kg
3802.10.0020Derived from coconut (Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black > Activated carbon)4.8%kg
3802.10.0050Other (Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black > Activated carbon)4.8%kg
3802.90.1000Bone black (Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black > Other)5.8%kg
3802.90.2000Activated clays and activated earths (Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black > Other)2.5%kg
3802.90.5000Other (Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black > Other)4.8%kg

Documents required to import under 3802

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)Required
  • EPA TSCA CertificationConditional

    Required for chemical substances regulated under TSCA

  • EPA Notice of Arrival (Form 3540-1)Conditional

    Required for pesticides and devices (typically Ch. 38)

Common questions

What is HTS code 3802?
HTS heading 3802 covers activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black. It sits in Chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemicals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 6 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 3802?
General duty rates from 2.5% to 5.8%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 3802 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 38