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%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
• 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