Hardwood Lump Charcoal from China
Irregularly shaped pieces of carbonized hardwood, typically from oak or hickory, used for grilling and barbecues. This falls under HTS 4402.90.01.00 as 'other' wood charcoal that is not agglomerated into specific shapes like pellets or briquettes. Produced by pyrolysis of wood without binders.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the charcoal is derived from wood (not bamboo alone or nutshells primarily) to stay under Chapter 44; provide pyrolysis process documentation
• Ensure no chemical additives exceed trace impurities, as treated charcoal may shift to chemical headings