Binchotan White Charcoal from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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