Moso Bamboo Lump Charcoal from China
Lump charcoal from carbonized moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), non-agglomerated for premium grilling with long burn time. HTS 4402.10.00.00 applies as unagglomerated bamboo wood charcoal per chapter notes including woody bamboo materials. Favored for flavor-neutral smoke in steakhouses.
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
• Specify moso bamboo species in invoices to leverage lower duties vs tropical hardwoods
• Test for moisture content under 15% to pass customs flammability checks