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Lump shell charcoal, seen from the importer's desk
Lump charcoal travels in bulk bags and is judged on a handful of limits. This page puts those limits next to the load and the papers, and keeps the unknowns visible.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Test method | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed carbon | ≥ 70 | % | As printed on the Kora product page | |
| Water content | ≤ 10 | % | As printed on the Kora product page | |
| Ash content | ≤ 5 | % | As printed on the Kora product page | |
| Grades | A, B | As printed on the Kora product page; what separates them: ask sales | ||
| Pack | Jumbo bag | As printed on the Kora product page | ||
| Indicative load per 20-foot container | ≈ 13 | MT | As printed on the Kora product page; Kora's indication, not a loading plan | |
| Documents listed | COA, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, packing list, bill of lading | As printed on the Kora product page | ||
| Customs code printed | 4402.90 | As printed on the Kora product page; your broker confirms the code that applies | ||
| Lump size range and volatile matter | Ask sales | Nothing printed; ask sales | ||
| Dangerous-goods classification for sea carriage | Ask sales | Not stated; confirm with forwarder and carrier |
Under research, not yet verified · Values come from the Kora product page read on 20 October 2026. They are Kora's printed limits, not independent results, and each lot COA carries the real values.
Why the load figure matters here
Lump charcoal usually weighs less per cubic metre than pressed briquettes, which fits the lower load Kora indicates, about 13 MT; your freight quote should rest on the plan the sales team gives you.
Points to settle in writing
- The size range of the lumps and how uniform a lot is.
- Whether the three limits refer to charcoal as received or dried.
- How crumbs and fines are treated in the quoted weight.
- The bag specification: size, liner and lifting loops.
Papers and codes
The five documents Kora lists are the starting set. Which of them your authority requires, and which customs code your broker enters, is for you to confirm with them. The code printed on the Kora page is a reference, not advice.
Questions buyers ask
How is Kora lump charcoal packed, and how much fits in a 20-foot container?
Kora lists jumbo bags and indicates about 13 MT per 20-foot container, which is its indication and not a loading plan. Lump charcoal usually weighs less per cubic metre than pressed briquettes, which fits the lower load. Base your freight quote on the plan from sales.
What limits does Kora print for lump charcoal, and are they test results?
Kora prints fixed carbon at least 70 per cent, water at most 10 per cent and ash at most 5 per cent. These are printed limits, not independent results, and the COA of each lot carries the real values. Ask whether they refer to charcoal as received or dried.
What should I settle in writing before ordering lump charcoal?
Settle the lump size range and how uniform a lot is, how crumbs and fines count in the quoted weight, and the bag specification: size, liner and lifting loops. Kora prints no size range or volatile matter figure, so ask sales for them.