Sub-bituminous Wyoming Coal from China
Powdered sub-bituminous coal from Wyoming's Powder River Basin, with volatile matter exceeding 14% but calorific value below bituminous thresholds. Classified under HTS 2701.19.00.50 as 'other coal' not anthracite or bituminous per chapter notes, not agglomerated. Used primarily for electricity generation in power plants.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain lab certification of volatile matter content (dry, mineral-matter-free basis) to confirm 'other coal' status excluding anthracite/bituminous
• Declare moisture and calorific value accurately; provide mining origin docs to avoid reclassification