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Moso Bamboo Lump Charcoal from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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