Hexagonal Bamboo Charcoal for BBQ from China
Hexagonal-shaped bamboo charcoal lumps produced by pyrolyzing moso bamboo culms, ideal for high-heat barbecuing with minimal ash. Classified under HTS 4402.10.00.00 due to its pure bamboo origin and lack of binders exceeding chapter limits. Popular in Asian cuisine for clean-burning properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Request lab analysis confirming over 80% fixed carbon content typical of bamboo charcoal
• Include phytosanitary certificates proving heat treatment during carbonization to meet USDA requirements