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U.S. imports of shell or nut charcoal (HS 440220) totaled $355K in June 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Shell or Nut Charcoal paid $32K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $318K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Charcoal derived from coconut shells, palm nut shells, and similar hard nut or shell materials is classified under a single tariff line (4402200000) and is a key precursor for activated carbon production, as well as a premium fuel for hookah and specialty grilling markets. Indonesia is the leading US import supplier, with Mexico and Vietnam also notable sources — Indonesia's dominance reflects its large coconut processing industry, which generates abundant shell feedstock. Shell charcoal's high carbon density and low ash content relative to wood charcoal make it the preferred raw material for reactivation into food-grade and water-treatment activated carbon.
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Coconut shell charcoal has a higher density, lower ash content, and a microporous structure that, after steam or chemical activation, produces activated carbon with superior surface area and hardness. These properties make it particularly effective for water purification, air filtration, and food-grade decolorization applications where wood-based activated carbon may underperform.
Importers should obtain a manufacturer's certificate or mill certificate from the exporter specifying the raw material (e.g., coconut shell, palm nut shell) used in production. This documentation supports the 440220 classification and provides a defensible record if CBP questions whether the product is wood-derived charcoal that would fall under a different subheading.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4402200000 | SHELL OR NUT CHARCOAL, WHETHER OR NOT AGGLOMERATED | $355K | 8.96% | 89.61% | $32K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4402200000 | SHELL OR NUT CHARCOAL, WHETHER OR NOT AGGLOMERATED | $24K |
MIX SPF WOOD SAWN/CHIP LENGTHW,SLICED/PEEL,GT 6MM
HS 440713
OTHER ARTICLES OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 442199
PLYWD/ETC,NES,GT-1 OUT PLY NONCNF SPECES IN SUBHD
HS 441233
ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB), OF WOOD
HS 441012
BUILDERS' JOINERY AND CARPENTRY OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 441899
OTHER CONIF WOOD, SAWN/CHIPED LENTGW, THKNS GT 6MM
HS 440719
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $90K | -- | -$90K |
| Virginia | $88K | -- | -$88K |
| Michigan | $52K | -- | -$52K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $230K | -- | -$230K |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $39K | -- | -$39K |
| LAREDO, TX | $37K | -- | -$37K |