Binchotan White Charcoal from Germany
High-carbon Japanese-style charcoal from ubame oak, kiln-fired to white ash state. HTS 4402.90.01.00 covers this as other non-agglomerated wood charcoal, valued for long burn in shabu-shabu. No binders used in traditional process.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide kiln-firing process docs to prove it's charcoal, not raw wood
• High density may trigger weight-based duty calculations; verify invoices