Pelletized Lignite Heating Pellets from China

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.

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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