Most binchotan sold in the US goes to Japanese and Korean restaurants, then to specialty BBQ retail.
Ports
West Coast ports such as Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland and Seattle–Tacoma are closest to Asia. East Coast buyers often use New York–New Jersey, Savannah or Houston.
Terms
Importers with a forwarder buy FOB Hai Phong. Smaller importers often prefer CFR or CIF to their nearest port.
What sells
Grade A and cut sticks for restaurants; Grade B and 10 kg cartons for distributors who repack.
