Wyodak Sub-bituminous Coal from China

Wyodak sub-bituminous coal is a low-ash, low-sulfur coal mined from the Powder River Basin in Wyoming, with volatile matter exceeding 14% and calorific value under 5,833 kcal/kg on a dry mineral-matter-free basis. It falls under HTS 2701.19.00.10 as 'other coal' specifically sub-bituminous, not agglomerated or pulverized for retail. Primarily used in power generation due to its high reactivity and ease of handling.

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

Verify coal's volatile matter and calorific value via ISO-standard lab tests to confirm sub-bituminous classification and avoid reclassification as bituminous (2701.12)

Obtain Certificates of Analysis (COA) from accredited labs documenting moisture, ash, and sulfur content for CBP entry and environmental compliance

Ensure bulk shipping manifests specify non-agglomerated state; common pitfall is mislabeling pulverized coal, which may shift to other subheadings