4402.90.01.00/Binchotan White Charcoal/Japan

Binchotan White Charcoal from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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