U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
2701.20.0000
$0.0M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
21 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-08 · Updates monthly
Classification of charcoal bricks of anthracite coal for barbecue grills from China.
NY L81375 December 6, 2004 CLA-2-27:RR:NC:SP:237 L81375 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2701.20.0000 Mr. Gerard F. Brady Cute Stationery 30 Executive Avenue Edison, NJ 08817 RE: Classification of charcoal bricks of anthracite coal for barbecue grills from China. Dear Mr. Brady: In your letter dated November 15, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling for BBQ Wonderful Blaze ready to light charcoal bricks that consist of 2 cylinder shaped bricks of anthracite coal (4-1/2”D x 1-3/4”H) retail packed in a printed paperboard box for use in outdoor charcoal barbeque grills. The charcoal bricks of anthracite coal are classifiable in subheading 2701.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal. The rate of duty is free. This merchandise may be subject to the requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. You may contact them at 402 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460, telephone number (202) 554-1404. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Frank Cantone at (646) 733-3038. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division