3802.10.00.20 - Derived from coconut

This HTS classification covers activated carbon specifically derived from coconut. Activated carbon is a highly porous form of carbon that has been processed to increase its adsorptive properties. Its primary function is to adsorb impurities from liquids or gases, making it invaluable in various purification processes across industries such as water treatment, air filtration, food and beverage processing, and pharmaceuticals.

Within the broader category of activated carbon, this specific subheading distinguishes itself by its raw material origin. It is differentiated from subheading 3802.10.00.10, which covers activated carbon derived from coal, and from 3802.10.00.50, which encompasses activated carbon produced from other sources not specified. The key classification criterion here is the botanical origin of the carbonaceous material used in its production.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level relies solely on the material source. Therefore, any activated carbon product manufactured using coconut shells or husks as the base material, and exhibiting the characteristic high adsorption capacity of activated carbon, would fall under this specific HTS code.