Agglomerated Bamboo Charcoal Pellets from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• 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