U.S. imports of shell or nut charcoal (HS 440220) totaled $209K in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Shell or Nut Charcoal paid $28K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 13.18% of the $209K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Shell or Nut Charcoal imports of $209K in August 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $335K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCharcoal 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.
HSChapter 44
ImportsExports
Imports
$209KYoY · free account
Exports
$13KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.3M of Shell or Nut Charcoal.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Indonesia and China together supply 85% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
11.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.18% of total import value.
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 | $209K | 13.18% | 88.07% | $28K |
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 | $13K |
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.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 4402
Subheading 440220 · $209K of $8.1M
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