U.S. imports of Lignite, Not Agglomerated (Excluding Jet) (HS 270210) totaled $1.1M in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Lignite, Not Agglomerated (Excluding Jet) imports of $1.1M in August 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLignite — often called brown coal — is the lowest-rank solid fossil fuel, characterized by high moisture content and relatively low calorific value, and is primarily used in mine-mouth power generation rather than long-distance trade. The exclusion of jet (a gemstone-quality form of lignite) keeps this heading focused on bulk fuel-grade material entering under 2702100000. Canada accounts for the dominant share of US lignite imports, with China a secondary source, a supplier profile that reflects the logistical challenge of shipping a low-energy-density commodity over long distances. The narrow supplier base and limited global seaborne trade make lignite imports a niche procurement activity, typically driven by specific industrial or research applications rather than large-scale energy supply.
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Jet is a compact, gem-quality variety of lignite used in jewelry and decorative objects rather than as a fuel. It is excluded from heading 2702 and classified instead under Chapter 71 (natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones) or Chapter 96 depending on its form and use. The exclusion prevents a decorative mineral from being treated as a bulk energy commodity.
Lignite's high moisture content (often 25–65%) and low calorific value make long-haul ocean freight economically unattractive compared to higher-rank coals. Most US lignite consumption is met domestically from large surface mines in the Northern Plains. Imports are therefore typically small-volume and driven by proximity to the Canadian border or specialized industrial needs.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2702
Subheading 270210 · $1.1M of $1.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$436KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.7M of Lignite, Not Agglomerated (Excluding Jet) and exported $4.6M.
Through August 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2702100000 | Lignite, Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet | $1.1M | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2702100000 | Lignite, Not Agglomerated, Excluding Jet | $436K |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Ireland together supply 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.