Agglomerated Bamboo Charcoal Pellets
Agglomerated bamboo charcoal pellets, compressed from carbonized bamboo sawdust and shavings into cylindrical form with a diameter under 25 mm, are used as fuel in home pellet grills. They qualify as wood charcoal under heading 44.02, and the subheading note confirms they are agglomerated with a binder content not exceeding 3% by weight.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pellets contain more than 10% by weight of binder
This sibling item covers wood charcoal with a binder content exceeding 10%, which would not meet the subheading note for pellets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pellets are cylindrical with a diameter not exceeding 25 mm and length not exceeding 100 mm to meet subheading note 1
• Keep records of the binder percentage (≤3% by weight) to support classification
• Declare the product as agglomerated wood charcoal, not as fuel briquettes, to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 4402.10.90
Bamboo Charcoal Briquettes
Bamboo charcoal briquettes are formed by agglomerating carbonized bamboo particles into uniform cubiform or polyhedral units with a minimum cross-sectional dimension greater than 25 mm. They are used primarily for grilling and barbecues, and fall under heading 44.02 as wood charcoal, with the subheading note confirming the binder limit of 3%.
Bamboo Shell Charcoal
Bamboo shell charcoal is derived from the outer shells or husks of bamboo seeds and culms, carbonized for use in shisha hookahs or air purification pouches. It is a form of wood charcoal under heading 44.02, and since it is not shell or nut charcoal of the kind excluded by the sibling item, it falls under this tariff item.
Hexagonal Bamboo Charcoal for BBQ
Hexagonal bamboo charcoal lumps are produced by pyrolyzing moso bamboo culms into hexagonal shapes, designed for high-heat barbecuing with minimal ash. They are unagglomerated wood charcoal, falling under heading 44.02, and are not shell or nut charcoal, so they are classified under this tariff item.
Moso Bamboo Lump Charcoal
Moso bamboo lump charcoal is non-agglomerated charcoal made from carbonized moso bamboo culms, used for premium grilling with a long burn time. It is wood charcoal under heading 44.02, and since it is not shell or nut charcoal and contains no binder, it falls under this tariff item.