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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal) (SITC 24502) totaled $9.4M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Wood Charcoal (Including Shell or Nut Charcoal) paid $289K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.5% on $3.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataProduced by pyrolysis of wood, shells, or nut materials, wood charcoal — whether loose or agglomerated into briquettes — serves both consumer grilling markets and industrial applications such as activated carbon precursor production and metallurgical reducing agents. Shell and nut charcoals (notably coconut shell) are prized for their high carbon content and low ash, making them preferred feedstocks for activated carbon manufacturing. Importers should be aware that charcoal from certain tropical wood species may require documentation confirming legal harvest origin, as some source timbers are subject to the Lacey Act's plant-product provisions.
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Yes. The Lacey Act covers plant products including wood charcoal, requiring importers to declare the genus and species of the wood or plant material used and to ensure it was legally harvested under the laws of the source country. Failure to provide accurate plant declarations can result in penalties, seizure, or forfeiture.
Coconut shell charcoal typically has higher fixed carbon content, lower ash, and a harder, denser structure than most wood charcoals, making it the preferred raw material for high-grade activated carbon used in water filtration and air purification. Wood charcoal, by contrast, is more commonly used for grilling and as a metallurgical reductant, where its lower density and faster ignition are advantageous.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $6.2M | $41K | -$6.1M |
| CANADA | $202K | $2.4M | +$2.2M |
| INDONESIA | $775K | -- | -$775K |
| PARAGUAY | $619K | -- | -$619K |
| NETHERLANDS | $279K | -- | -$279K |
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