About HS Code 380290
This HS code encompasses a diverse range of activated natural mineral products and animal black, including spent animal black, which are crucial in various industrial processes. These materials are primarily valued for their adsorptive, filtering, and decolorizing properties. Activated minerals, such as activated bentonite or attapulgite, are extensively used in refining edible oils, petroleum products, and in water treatment to remove impurities and color. Animal black, derived from bone, serves similar purposes, particularly in sugar refining and chemical purification. Importers are typically manufacturers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and environmental sectors, seeking high-performance adsorbents. Exporters often come from countries with significant mineral resources or advanced processing capabilities. Key considerations in trade include the material's surface area, pore structure, and regeneration potential, which dictate its efficiency and application.
Products Under This Code
Activated carbon, Activated bentonite, Activated attapulgite, Activated bleaching earth, Animal charcoal, Spent animal black, Decolorizing carbon, Fuller's earth
Real World Examples
Calgon Carbon (activated carbon), Cabot Corporation (carbon black), Clariant (bleaching earths), BASF (adsorbents), Arkema (molecular sieves)
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 380210 if the product is specifically activated carbon, or with other non-activated mineral products in Chapter 25 if the activation process is not clearly defined.
Products Classified Under 3802.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China, USA, and India are significant players in both the production and consumption of these activated mineral products globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 380290?
HS code 380290 covers: Chemical products; activated natural mineral products, animal black, including spent animal black. This HS code encompasses a diverse range of activated natural mineral products and animal black, including spent animal black, which are crucial in various industrial processes. These materials are primarily valued for their adsorptive, filtering, and decolorizing properties. Activated minerals, such as activated bentonite or attapulgite, are extensively used in refining edible oils, petroleum products, and in water treatment to remove impurities and color. Animal black, derived from bone, serves similar purposes, particularly in sugar refining and chemical purification. Importers are typically manufacturers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and environmental sectors, seeking high-performance adsorbents. Exporters often come from countries with significant mineral resources or advanced processing capabilities. Key considerations in trade include the material's surface area, pore structure, and regeneration potential, which dictate its efficiency and application.
What products fall under HS code 380290?
Activated carbon, Activated bentonite, Activated attapulgite, Activated bleaching earth, Animal charcoal, Spent animal black, Decolorizing carbon, Fuller's earth
What are common misclassifications for HS code 380290?
This code can be confused with 380210 if the product is specifically activated carbon, or with other non-activated mineral products in Chapter 25 if the activation process is not clearly defined.
How is HS code 380290 structured?
HS code 380290 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.