Lignite Brown Coal Powder
Pulverized lignite or brown coal, lowest rank with high moisture, not meeting anthracite or bituminous specs. Falls under HTS 2701.19.00.50 as 'other coal,' whether or not pulverized but not agglomerated. Commonly imported for industrial boilers and power generation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If volatile matter ≤14%
Meets anthracite definition (dry, mineral-matter-free basis), reclassified to higher-grade coal subheading.
If sold as agglomerated briquettes
Briquettes/ovoids manufactured from lignite fall under solid fuels, not raw coal.
If peat-based rather than coal
Peat is separate mineral fuel; misidentification shifts to electrical energy/peat heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for volatile matter >14% but below bituminous calorific limits to stay in 'other coal.',Include ash and sulfur content declarations; EU/Asian origins often require environmental certs
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