Wyodak Sub-bituminous Coal from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
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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