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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of activated natural mineral products & animal black (SITC 59865) totaled $4.4M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Activated Natural Mineral Products & Animal Black paid $219K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $1.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataActivated natural mineral products — including acid-activated clays, bleaching earths, and diatomites — and animal black (bone char, including spent grades) occupy a distinct trade niche from synthetic activated carbon, functioning primarily as decolorizing, clarifying, and catalytic agents in edible-oil refining, sugar processing, and petroleum applications. The spent animal black variant, recovered after use in sugar decolorization, is also traded internationally for regeneration or disposal. Classification hinges on whether the material is a mineral product or an animal-derived carbon, as the two categories carry different tariff treatment.
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Animal black (bone char) is produced by charring animal bones and retains a significant mineral ash content — primarily calcium phosphate — that differentiates it from purely carbonaceous activated carbon. This compositional difference places it in a separate SITC heading and can affect HTS classification, so importers should confirm the product's ash content and origin documentation before entry.
Spent animal black may be subject to EPA regulations governing hazardous waste imports depending on its contaminant profile, particularly if it has been used to adsorb heavy metals or other regulated substances. Importers should assess whether the material meets the definition of a solid or hazardous waste under RCRA before arranging shipment.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $3.0M | $555K | -$2.5M |
| CANADA | $34K | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| SWITZERLAND | -- | $1.7M | +$1.7M |
| BRAZIL | $103K | $1.2M | +$1.1M |
| GERMANY | $477K | $569K | +$93K |
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