Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Coal Briquettes, Ovoids, and Similar Agglomerated Solid Fuels (HS 270120) totaled $51K in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Importers of Coal Briquettes, Ovoids, and Similar Agglomerated Solid Fuels paid $3K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.49% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Coal Briquettes, Ovoids, and Similar Agglomerated Solid Fuels imports of $51K in August 2026 ran 78% above the year-to-date monthly average of $29K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAgglomeration — pressing coal fines into briquettes, ovoids, or similar formed shapes — transforms otherwise unhandleable coal dust into a standardized solid fuel for residential heating, barbecue, and small industrial applications. All US imports enter under a single tariff line (2701200000), and the heading is distinct from non-agglomerated coals precisely because the shaping process adds value and changes the product's handling and combustion profile. Indonesia leads import supply, with the United Kingdom and China also contributing, reflecting both low-cost manufacturing capacity and established consumer-product distribution channels. Buyers should confirm that binders used in the agglomeration process comply with any applicable EPA or state air-quality regulations governing solid fuel combustion.
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2 import shipments a month
CBP handles tariff classification, but coal briquettes intended for consumer use — particularly charcoal-style products — may also be subject to EPA regulations on volatile organic compound emissions and CPSC labeling requirements. Importers should verify compliance with applicable federal and state air-quality standards before commercializing the product.
Charcoal briquettes made from wood or other biomass are classified in Chapter 44, not Chapter 27. Heading 270120 covers only briquettes and similar formed fuels manufactured from coal, including coal fines bound with pitch or other coal-derived binders. The feedstock identity — coal versus wood-derived charcoal — is the key classification determinant.
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 2701
Subheading 270120 · $51K of $21.3M
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Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $296K of Coal Briquettes, Ovoids, and Similar Agglomerated Solid Fuels.
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 · imports 9 of 12 months reported, exports 6 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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2701200000 | Briquettes, Ovoids, Similar Solid Fuels From Coal | $51K | 6.49% | 100.00% | $3K |
Imports · August 2026
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Indonesia and China together supply 100% of it. China pays 35.0% duty; Indonesia 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 6.49% of imports for consumption.