Fruitwood Smoking Chunks Charcoal from Japan
Charcoal chunks from fruitwoods like apple or cherry, used for flavoring in smokers. This non-agglomerated product fits HTS 4402.90.01.00 as other wood charcoal, not meeting pellet/briquette specs. Carbonized without binders for natural burn.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify fruitwood types in invoices to differentiate from generic hardwood
• Ensure chunks exceed briquette size limits to avoid 4401 reclassification