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SITCSection 3
U.S. imports of lignite (excluding jet), agglomerated (SITC 32222) totaled $53K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Lignite (Excluding Jet), Agglomerated imports of $53K in April 2026 ran 29% below the year-to-date monthly average of $75K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAgglomerated lignite — compressed into briquettes or similar formed shapes — partially addresses the handling and energy-density disadvantages of raw brown coal by reducing moisture and improving combustion consistency. The agglomeration process is the sole classification distinction from non-agglomerated lignite (SITC 32221), making the physical form of the product the critical factor at the time of entry. Agglomerated lignite briquettes find niche use in residential heating markets in parts of Europe and Asia, though US import demand remains limited.
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The only classification difference between SITC 32221 and 32222 is whether the lignite has been agglomerated — pressed or formed into briquettes, ovoids, or similar shapes. The coal rank (lignite) and the jet exclusion apply equally to both headings; it is solely the physical processing state that determines which heading applies.
There is no single international moisture or calorific standard that defines agglomerated lignite for customs purposes; classification turns on the physical form (agglomerated vs. not) rather than a moisture threshold. However, commercial contracts for lignite briquettes typically specify moisture content, ash, and calorific value, and these parameters appear in certificates of analysis that support customs documentation.
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Monthly import values over time