Pelletized Lignite Heating Pellets

Small cylindrical pellets of agglomerated lignite designed for use in pellet stoves and boilers, offering consistent burn rates. Classified in HTS 2702.20.00.00 due to the agglomeration into uniform pellets from lignite feedstock.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4401.31.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If composed primarily of wood or wood waste rather than lignite

Wood pellets or agglomerated wood fuels are classified in Chapter 44 for fuel wood and pellets.

2701.12.00Same rate: 25%

If for higher-grade bituminous equivalents with >14% volatile matter

Agglomerated bituminous coal meeting specific volatile and calorific thresholds uses 2701.12.

2704.00.00Lower: Free vs 25%

If processed into coke through carbonization

Coke and semi-coke from lignite shifts to heading 2704 after high-temperature treatment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide lab tests confirming lignite composition (low calorific value) to differentiate from wood pellets under Chapter 44

• Label shipments clearly as 'agglomerated lignite' to prevent customs confusion with biomass fuels

• Check for spontaneous combustion risks; use ventilated containers per IMDG Code