HSChapter 44

Bamboo Charcoal

Name: Bamboo Charcoal (HS 440210) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$154KU.S. imports · April 2026HS 440210

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HSChapter 44

Bamboo Charcoal

$154KU.S. imports · April 2026HS 440210

U.S. imports of bamboo charcoal (HS 440210) totaled $154K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Charcoal produced from bamboo — whether loose or agglomerated — occupies a distinct subheading from wood-derived charcoal, reflecting bamboo's classification as a grass rather than timber. Mexico and China are the leading US import suppliers under this heading, with Poland also a notable source. Bamboo charcoal commands premium positioning in specialty grilling, air-purification, and cosmetic-ingredient markets due to its fine pore structure and high surface area, distinguishing it commercially from conventional hardwood lump charcoal. Importers should confirm that agglomerated forms do not contain binders that would alter classification or trigger food-contact regulatory review.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes bamboo charcoal (440210) from shell or nut charcoal (440220) and conventional wood charcoal (440290) for classification purposes?

Classification is based solely on the raw material: bamboo charcoal must be produced from bamboo (a grass, not a tree), shell or nut charcoal from coconut shells or similar nut shells, and wood charcoal from timber. The production method (pyrolysis) is the same across types; the feedstock identity is the determining factor, and supplier documentation confirming the source material is the key supporting evidence.

Does bamboo charcoal used as a food-contact or cosmetic ingredient face additional US regulatory requirements beyond customs clearance?

Yes. Bamboo charcoal marketed for food-contact applications or as a cosmetic ingredient may be subject to FDA review under food additive or cosmetic ingredient regulations, separate from customs classification. Importers should confirm the intended end-use with their regulatory counsel, as the customs classification under 440210 does not itself determine FDA admissibility for these specialized applications.

U.S. imports of bamboo charcoal (HS 440210) totaled $154K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Charcoal produced from bamboo — whether loose or agglomerated — occupies a distinct subheading from wood-derived charcoal, reflecting bamboo's classification as a grass rather than timber. Mexico and China are the leading US import suppliers under this heading, with Poland also a notable source. Bamboo charcoal commands premium positioning in specialty grilling, air-purification, and cosmetic-ingredient markets due to its fine pore structure and high surface area, distinguishing it commercially from conventional hardwood lump charcoal. Importers should confirm that agglomerated forms do not contain binders that would alter classification or trigger food-contact regulatory review.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $154K; from 5 countries
Exports: $29K
Trade balance: Deficit of $124K; net importer

YTD $879K (April 2026) · 25 shipments/mo

Top trading partners

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
MEXICO	$137K	--	-$137K
BAHAMAS	--	$15K	+$15K
INDONESIA	$10K	--	-$10K
BARBADOS	--	$8K	+$8K
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS	--	$4K	+$4K

MEXICO

Imports$137K

Exports--

Balance-$137K

BAHAMAS

Imports--

Exports$15K

Balance+$15K

INDONESIA

Imports$10K

Exports--

Balance-$10K

BARBADOS

Imports--

Exports$8K

Balance+$8K

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

Imports--

Exports$4K

Balance+$4K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes bamboo charcoal (440210) from shell or nut charcoal (440220) and conventional wood charcoal (440290) for classification purposes?

Classification is based solely on the raw material: bamboo charcoal must be produced from bamboo (a grass, not a tree), shell or nut charcoal from coconut shells or similar nut shells, and wood charcoal from timber. The production method (pyrolysis) is the same across types; the feedstock identity is the determining factor, and supplier documentation confirming the source material is the key supporting evidence.

Does bamboo charcoal used as a food-contact or cosmetic ingredient face additional US regulatory requirements beyond customs clearance?

Yes. Bamboo charcoal marketed for food-contact applications or as a cosmetic ingredient may be subject to FDA review under food additive or cosmetic ingredient regulations, separate from customs classification. Importers should confirm the intended end-use with their regulatory counsel, as the customs classification under 440210 does not itself determine FDA admissibility for these specialized applications.