Agglomerated Bamboo Charcoal Pellets
Agglomerated bamboo charcoal pellets, compressed from carbonized bamboo sawdust and shavings into cylindrical form with a diameter under 25 mm, used as fuel in pellet grills. The binder content does not exceed 3% by weight, qualifying as wood charcoal of bamboo under tariff item 4402.10.10, which permits up to 10% binder.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the binder content exceeds 10% by weight
This sibling item covers other bamboo charcoal not meeting the binder limit.
If the product is un-carbonized wood pellets
Wood pellets that are not charcoal fall under heading 44.01.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the binder content is documented as 10% or less by weight to qualify for this tariff item; provide a lab certificate if requested
• Declare the product as wood charcoal of bamboo, not as fuel briquettes, to avoid misclassification
• Verify that the pellets are not mixed with non-bamboo materials, as that could shift classification