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U.S. imports of lignite, not agglomerated (excluding jet) (HS 270210) totaled $1.2M in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Lignite, Not Agglomerated (Excluding Jet) imports of $1.2M in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: April 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.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2702100000 | LIGNITE, NOT AGGLOMERATED, EXCLUDING JET | $1.2M | -- |
LIGNITE, NOT AGGLOMERATED, EXCLUDING JET
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2702100000 | LIGNITE, NOT AGGLOMERATED, EXCLUDING JET | $478K |
LIGNITE, NOT AGGLOMERATED, EXCLUDING JET
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $427K | -- | -$427K |
| Missouri | $333K | -- | -$333K |
| North Dakota | -- | $193K | +$193K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL FALLS-RANIER, MN | $771K | -- | -$771K |
| BLAINE, WA | $189K | -- | -$189K |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $129K | +$129K |