Powder River Basin PRB Sub-bituminous Coal from China
Powder River Basin (PRB) sub-bituminous coal from Wyoming and Montana features low sulfur (under 0.5%) and high moisture content, ideal for coal-fired power plants. Classified under HTS 2701.19.00.10 as non-agglomerated sub-bituminous coal, not meeting anthracite or bituminous specs. It's shipped in bulk rail cars for utility-scale electricity generation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with U.S
• EPA sulfur emission standards by providing sulfur analysis; non-compliance leads to entry refusal
• Use licensed customs brokers experienced in bulk mineral imports to handle tonnage declarations accurately
• Avoid pitfall of importing pre-pulverized fines, which may require dust suppression certification