Lignite Brown Coal from Germany
Lignite, also known as brown coal, is the lowest rank of coal with high moisture content and volatile matter, used primarily for power generation. Classified under HTS 2701.19.00 as 'other coal' since it doesn't meet anthracite or bituminous chemical specifications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Conduct proximate analysis to document high moisture (>25%) and low fixed carbon confirming lignite status
• Comply with environmental permits for high-emission fuels and sulfur content declarations
• Use specialized moisture-proof packaging or transport to prevent degradation during shipping