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U.S. imports of coal briquettes, ovoids, and similar agglomerated solid fuels (HS 270120) totaled $42K in May 2026, traded with 1 country.
Coal Briquettes, Ovoids, and Similar Agglomerated Solid Fuels imports of $42K in May 2026 ran 38% above the year-to-date monthly average of $31K.
Last updated: May 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2701200000 | BRIQUETTES, OVOIDS, SIMILAR SOLID FUELS FROM COAL | $28K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BRIQUETTES, OVOIDS, SIMILAR SOLID FUELS FROM COAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2701200000 | BRIQUETTES, OVOIDS, SIMILAR SOLID FUELS FROM COAL | $5K |
BRIQUETTES, OVOIDS, SIMILAR SOLID FUELS FROM COAL
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| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $28K | -- | -$28K |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | -- | $5K | +$5K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | -- | -- |