HS 270120

Coal Briquettes, Ovoids, and Similar Solid Fuels

U.S. imports of coal briquettes, ovoids, and similar solid fuels (HS 270120) totaled $28K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Agglomerated coal products — briquettes, ovoids, and similar compressed solid fuels — are manufactured by binding coal fines into uniform shapes for easier handling, storage, and combustion, and all enter the US under a single tariff line, 2701200000. These products serve residential heating, recreational (barbecue and fireplace), and small industrial fuel markets where consistent size and burn characteristics are valued. Indonesia leads US supply under this heading, followed by the United Kingdom and China, reflecting both production capacity and consumer-market demand patterns. Importers should confirm that the binder composition does not trigger separate classification under chemical or other headings.

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Imports

$28K

from 1 country · YTD: $111K

Exports

$5K

Deficit of $23K (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $23K (net importer)

YTD: $111K imported (April 2026)

1 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1INDONESIA$28K
100.0%

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Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

CRUDE OIL FROM PETROLEUM AND BITUMINOUS MINERALS

HS 270900

$10.2B

PETROL OIL BITUM MINERAL (NT CRUD) ETC NT BIODIESL

HS 271019

$2.1B

NATURAL GAS, GASEOUS

HS 271121

$1.6B

LT OILS, PREPS GT=70% PETROLEUM/BITUM NT BIODIESEL

HS 271012

$1.3B

ELECTRICAL ENERGY

HS 271600

$299.6M

PROPANE, LIQUEFIED

HS 271112

$236.3M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a coal product 'agglomerated' for HTS classification purposes?

Agglomerated coal products are those in which coal fines or dust have been compressed or bound — with or without a binder — into a defined shape such as a briquette or ovoid. Loose or pulverized coal that has not been shaped in this way is classified under the non-agglomerated coal headings.

Which countries are the primary sources of coal briquettes and similar solid fuels imported into the US?

Indonesia is the leading supplier, followed by the United Kingdom and China. The mix reflects both low-cost production of coal fines suitable for briquetting and established export infrastructure for consumer solid fuels.