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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of activated carbon (SITC 59864) totaled $23.8M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Activated Carbon paid $2.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $19.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataActivated carbon is a high-surface-area adsorbent material produced by carbonizing and activating organic precursors such as coal, coconut shell, or wood, with the choice of raw material and activation method determining pore structure and performance. It serves as a critical input across water treatment, air purification, gold recovery, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Importers should be aware that certain activated carbon products originating from China have been subject to antidumping duty orders, making origin documentation and scope rulings a routine compliance concern.
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Yes. Certain activated carbon from China has been subject to antidumping duty orders for an extended period. Importers should verify the current scope of those orders and obtain appropriate scope rulings when the product's specifications are near the boundary of covered merchandise.
Activated carbon derived from coconut shell typically yields microporous structures suited to gas-phase and potable-water applications, while coal-based grades offer broader pore distributions favored in industrial wastewater treatment. These physical distinctions can affect both the applicable HTS subheading and the product's fitness for regulated end uses such as drinking-water filtration.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $1.0M | $13.1M | +$12.1M |
| CANADA | $3.2M | $5.2M | +$2.0M |
| POLAND | $24K | $7.2M | +$7.2M |
| SRI LANKA | $7.2M | -- | -$7.2M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $104K | $6.3M | +$6.2M |
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