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SITCSection 5
U.S. exports of activated carbon (SITC 59864) totaled $34.4M in July 2026.
Importers of Activated Carbon paid $2.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $18.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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432 shipments/mo
Basic heading 159 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 59864 · $22.0M of $28.9B
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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Exports · July 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 45% of it.
customs district
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origin
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entry
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ImportsExports
Imports
$22.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$34.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.