Of bamboo

Wood charcoal of bamboo, whether or not agglomerated

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 4402 10 00 (wood charcoal of bamboo, whether or not agglomerated) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Charcoal products derived from other raw materials — shell, nut, or non-bamboo wood — are separately classified within Chapter 44 and may carry distinct compliance.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to all charcoal products: agglomerated charcoal formulations and charcoal-based briquettes may attract separate classification depending on binder content and end use. Re-classification on examination by customs triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending resolution. Importers should confirm raw material origin, agglomeration status, and intended use against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance here.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4402 10 00 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the charcoal is made from shell, nut, or non-bamboo wood?

Shell, nut, and other wood charcoals are classified under separate tariff lines within Chapter 44 and should be verified independently for applicable compliance.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.