Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Agglomerated Lignite, Excluding Jet (HS 270220) totaled $114K in August 2026.
Agglomerated Lignite, Excluding Jet imports of $66K in August 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $76K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPressing or extruding lignite into briquettes or pellets under heading 270220 improves its handling characteristics and raises its effective energy density relative to raw brown coal, making it more suitable for residential heating and small boiler applications. All US imports enter under a single tariff line (2702200000), and the market is supplied almost exclusively by Canada and Mexico — a supplier concentration that reflects both geographic proximity and the limited global seaborne trade in this low-value solid fuel. The agglomeration process may involve binders that affect combustion emissions, so importers targeting consumer or commercial heating markets should verify compliance with applicable EPA solid-fuel regulations. Jet remains excluded from this heading for the same reasons as in the non-agglomerated lignite heading.
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The distinction rests on the rank of the source coal: agglomerated products made from lignite (brown coal) fall under heading 2702, while those made from bituminous or other higher-rank coals fall under heading 2701. A certificate of analysis confirming the calorific value and rank of the base material is the standard supporting document for CBP classification.
Imports from Canada and Mexico may qualify for preferential duty treatment under USMCA if the goods meet the applicable rules of origin. Importers should confirm origin certification and ensure the product qualifies under the relevant tariff shift or other USMCA rule before claiming the preference at entry.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 2702
Subheading 270220 · $114K of $550K
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ImportsExports
Imports
$66KYoY · free account
Exports
$114KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $816K of Agglomerated Lignite, Excluding Jet and exported $1.1M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2702200000 | Lignite, Agglomerated, Excluding Jet | $66K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2702200000 | Lignite, Agglomerated, Excluding Jet | $114K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Colombia together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.