# WoodCharcoal.in — Full content for LLM ingestion

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> Updated: 2026-05-01
> Operator: Agochar Tech LLP, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
> Site: https://woodcharcoal.in/
> Sales contact: hello@woodcharcoal.in

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## Company

WoodCharcoal.in is the direct-to-consumer brand of Agochar Tech LLP, a
manufacturer-led charcoal business based in Rajkot, Gujarat, India. We
carbonise three raw materials — wood, bamboo, and coconut shell — into
the full charcoal product range: lumps, briquettes (standard, hexagon,
cube, pillow), powder, fines, and activated carbon. Production runs
through our own Rajkot facility and through certified partner kilns
elsewhere in India; every lot is packed and branded by us against a
single internal spec. Combined output across own and partner facilities
is approximately 500 MT / month across all materials. We serve retail,
hospitality (hookah lounges, restaurants), industrial (foundries, water
treatment, gold recovery), and export buyers (UAE, Saudi Arabia, US, EU,
Japan). A per-lot Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available on request
for industrial, wholesale and export shipments — it is not shipped
automatically with every order.

GSTIN: 24ABWFA7059A1ZD
Address: Plot 42, Industrial Area, Phase II, GIDC, Aji, Rajkot, Gujarat 360001, India.
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM IST.

## Three raw materials — when to use which

### Wood charcoal (HSN 4402, GST 5%)

Produced from native fast-rotation Indian hardwoods — mango, acacia,
neem, sheesham — carbonised in low-oxygen kilns at 400–600°C. Standard
lumps run 70–78% fixed carbon, calorific value 7,200–7,400 kcal/kg, ash
under 4%, moisture under 6%. Industrial-grade hardwood exceeds 75%
fixed carbon and ships with sulphur under 0.05% for foundry use.

Best for: BBQ, tandoor, sigri, restaurant grills (hardwood lumps,
3–4 hour burn, 7,200+ kcal/kg, mild aromatic smoke). Industrial
reduction in copper, lead, tin smelting (industrial-grade lumps).
Cosmetic and agricultural powder applications (face masks, biochar,
soil amendment). Activated wood carbon for residential filtration
(600–900 m²/g BET — lower-grade than coconut or bamboo).

Sustainability: sourced exclusively from plantation timber and pruning
material — never primary or old-growth forest. Mango, acacia, neem,
sheesham regenerate on 5–8 year cycles. Where the kiln design supports
it (in our Rajkot facility and at several partner kilns), wood gas is
recovered as process heat instead of being vented.

### Bamboo charcoal (HSN 4402, GST 5%; activated 3802 / 18%)

Produced from 4–5 year-old Moso or Indian Bambusa culms carbonised at
600–800°C. Bamboo's hollow vascular structure survives carbonisation
and produces a charcoal with significantly higher porosity than wood.
Fixed carbon 82–85%, ash under 3%, calorific 7,400–7,500 kcal/kg,
near-odourless burn.

Best for: hookah and shisha lounges (bamboo hexagon briquettes —
softer, slightly longer burn than coconut, 90+ minute holds for
premium venues). Cosmetics and personal care (cosmetic-grade powder,
200-mesh, heavy-metal tested, FSSAI compliant — face masks,
toothpaste, soap bars, food-grade detox). Activated bamboo carbon
for water filtration, air purifiers, pharmaceutical adsorption
(800–1200 m²/g BET).

Sustainability: bamboo regenerates from rhizome after harvest (no
replanting), reaches harvestable maturity in 3–5 years versus 20+
for hardwoods. Most renewable charcoal feedstock available.

### Coconut shell charcoal (HSN 4402, GST 5%; activated 3802 / 18%)

Produced from the woody endocarp of mature coconuts. India produces
approximately 19 billion coconuts annually, making coconut shell one
of the most abundant low-cost premium-grade charcoal feedstocks.
Fixed carbon over 85%, ash under 2.5%, calorific 7,400–7,600 kcal/kg.
The shell's natural lignin content and dense fibre structure give the
highest fixed carbon and lowest ash of any common feedstock.

Best for: hookah and shisha (coconut hexagon briquettes 26mm/25mm are
the global standard — over 85% fixed carbon, under 2.5% ash, 60–90
minute burns, near-odourless). Yakitori restaurants in Japan
(coconut cube briquettes — stackable, low ash, consistent burn).
Activated coconut carbon — the gold standard for water filtration
(over 1100 m²/g BET, hardness over 95%, ASTM D4607); also gold
recovery in mining (CIP/CIL processes), pharma adsorption, and
industrial gas scrubbing.

Sustainability: coconut shell is a byproduct of coconut oil and
copra processing, otherwise discarded. Sustainability case is
byproduct utilisation rather than active regeneration.

## Form factor decision tree

- **Lumps** — irregular pieces, slow to light, hottest burn, most
  flavour. Hardwood lumps for tandoor, sigri, traditional BBQ.
- **Standard briquettes** — compressed powder bound with food-grade
  natural starch. Predictable shape, faster light, 2–3 hour burn.
- **Hexagon briquettes** (26mm/25mm) — hookah industry standard.
  Stackable, predictable fit on shisha heads, 60–90 minute burn.
- **Cube briquettes** (25mm/25mm) — Japan yakitori restaurant standard
  and high-end hookah lounges. Stackable, minimal ash, consistent.
- **Pillow briquettes** — easier to light than lumps. Popular for
  home BBQ and hospitality. 2–2.5 hour burn.
- **Powder** — finely ground charcoal for cosmetics (face masks,
  toothpaste), water filtration, biochar / soil amendment, and
  feedstock for activated carbon.
- **Fines** — sub-millimetre residue. Used in biochar, briquette
  feedstock, and bulk industrial applications.
- **Activated** — steam- or chemically-activated at 700–1100°C to
  develop pore structure. Used in filtration, adsorption, gold
  recovery, pharma. Spec sheet centres on BET surface area (m²/g)
  and iodine number (mg/g).

## Specifications — how to read a charcoal spec sheet

A complete charcoal specification covers four core proximate-analysis
values that sum to roughly 100%:

- **Fixed carbon %** — the carbon mass that combusts as glowing char
- **Volatile matter %** — light hydrocarbons that burn off as flame and smoke
- **Ash %** — non-combustible mineral residue
- **Moisture %** — water content

For premium cooking grades, the targets are: fixed carbon over 80%,
ash under 3%, moisture under 6%.

For activated carbon, the dominant specs are:
- **BET m²/g** — internal surface area (typically 600–1200)
- **Iodine number mg/g** — adsorption capacity (typically 800–1100, ASTM D4607)
- **Hardness %** — mechanical resistance to attrition (target over 95% for flow-through filters)

For industrial reduction (foundry, smelting):
- Fixed carbon over 75%
- Sulphur under 0.05% (high sulphur contaminates the metallic charge)

For cosmetic powder:
- Particle size — typically 200-mesh (under 75 μm)
- Heavy-metal screen — Pb, As, Cd, Hg below pharmacopoeia limits
- FSSAI certification for oral / food use

Always insist on a per-lot Certificate of Analysis (COA), not just a
generic spec sheet. Charcoal varies by feedstock and kiln conditions;
reputable suppliers test every lot. WoodCharcoal.in tests in-house
and additionally provides third-party SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek,
or TÜV reports on request for export and pharma-grade lots.

## Tax classification (GST 2.0, India)

- HSN 4402 (commodity charcoal — wood / bamboo / coconut, all forms): GST 5%
- HSN 3802 (activated carbon — wood / bamboo / coconut origin): GST 18%
- Cosmetic-grade powder used in oral / food-grade products: HSN 4402 / 5% (FSSAI compliance required)
- Export shipments: zero-rated under LUT bond — full export documentation provided

Domestic invoices include CGST+SGST split (intra-state) or IGST
(inter-state) per GST 2.0 rules — handled automatically at checkout.

## Wholesale and bulk pricing

MOQ tiers:
- 50–100 kg: 5% off retail
- 100–500 kg: 10% off
- 500 kg – 2 MT: 15% off
- 2 MT+: custom pricing
- Export FOB (Mundra / Nhava Sheva): 1 MT MOQ, contact sales for quote

Wholesale buyers register and submit the wholesale inquiry form at
/wholesale/. Approved buyers join the "Wholesale" customer group and
get the 15%-off price list applied automatically at checkout for all
SKUs. White-label and private-label retail packs are available for
orders ≥1 MT per SKU (one-time die / plate fee ₹15–30k typical).

## Hospitality customers — hookah lounges, restaurants

Standard supply: 1 kg vacuum-sealed boxes inside 12 kg cartons,
delivered direct to the venue. Monthly subscription pricing for
high-volume venues. Sample packs (1–2 kg) available for ₹500
(refunded against the first paid bulk order ≥50 kg).

Coconut shell hexagon (26mm/25mm) is the most-ordered SKU for
hookah; bamboo hexagons are the second choice. Cube briquettes are
favoured by restaurants for yakitori and tandoor-adjacent stations.

## Export

We export to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, US, EU, and Japan markets.
Common products are:
- Coconut shell hexagon and cube briquettes (hookah / yakitori)
- Activated coconut carbon (water filtration, gold recovery, pharma)
- Cosmetic-grade bamboo powder (personal-care formulators in Europe)

Export documentation includes:
- Per-lot COA (in-house, plus SGS / Bureau Veritas on request)
- MSDS in destination language (Arabic, Japanese, English default)
- Fumigation certificate (where required)
- Halal / Kosher certificates (on request)
- Origin declaration

Payment terms: TT (telegraphic transfer) advance, or Letter of Credit
(LC) at sight, depending on country and customer history. Selectively
D/A 30-day terms for repeat buyers.

## Certifications and compliance

- FSSAI — food safety, required for cooking and personal-care use
- ISO 9001:2015 — quality management system
- Halal — per-shipment, on request for GCC / Middle East markets
- Kosher — per-shipment, on request
- REACH — per shipment for EU-bound activated carbon and pharma-grade
- COA per lot — fixed carbon, moisture, ash, calorific, BET (for activated)
- MSDS — annual review, multi-language (en / ar / ja / fr / de / es / ko / zh)
- GPCB Consent to Operate — Gujarat Pollution Control Board, air emissions and waste
- MSME — Government of India Udyam registration

Targeted future certifications:
- FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) — Q3 2026, hardwood sustainable sourcing
- HACCP — Q4 2026, food-grade processing chain
- US FDA — Q1 2027, activated coconut carbon for filtration

## Storefront features

- Pan-India delivery via Shiprocket multi-courier network. 1–2 days
  Gujarat, 2–3 days Maharashtra / Rajasthan, 3–5 days rest of India
- Free delivery on orders over ₹999
- Cash on Delivery up to ₹5,000 + Razorpay (UPI / cards / net banking)
- COA, MSDS, and tax-compliant invoice on every order
- /track/ public order-tracking page (email-gated, Shiprocket-backed)
- Account dashboard with order history, addresses, wishlist
- 12 published blog posts under /blog/ on charcoal selection, BBQ,
  hookah, sustainability, water filtration, biochar
- 6 city-specific supplier pages under /charcoal-supplier/<city>/
  for Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune
- Wholesale inquiry form under /wholesale/ — lead-gen path; no
  self-serve B2B checkout

## Comparison summary

| Property | Wood | Bamboo | Coconut shell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed carbon | 70–78% | 82–85% | 85%+ |
| Ash | 4–8% | 3–5% | 2.5–4% |
| Calorific (kcal/kg) | 7,200 | 7,400 | 7,600 |
| Burn time (briq) | 2–3 h | 2–3 h | 1–1.5 h |
| Smoke | Mild aromatic | Low | Minimal |
| BBQ / tandoor | best | OK | clean (no flavour) |
| Hookah | unsuitable | premium | standard |
| Activated carbon | low-grade | mid | gold standard |
| Cosmetic powder | rare | best | second-best |
| Foundry | best | rare | rare |
| Sustainability | plantation hardwood | regenerates 3-5 yr | byproduct |
| HSN / GST | 4402 / 5% | 4402 / 5% | 4402 / 5% |
| HSN / GST (activated) | 3802 / 18% | 3802 / 18% | 3802 / 18% |

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- Sales: hello@woodcharcoal.in
- Wholesale inquiries: /wholesale/
- Press / media: /contact/
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