Hardwood Lump Charcoal from Japan
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 — 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%
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