Chapter 2701 — Customs Tariff Headings

Egg-Sized Anthracite Chunks

Egg-sized anthracite chunks are uniform pieces of anthracite coal, typically 4-6 inches, intended for use in home heating stoves. They are non-agglomerated and meet the subheading note 1 definition of anthracite, with volatile matter not exceeding 14% on a dry, mineral-matter-free basis. This product falls under tariff item 2701.11.00 as anthracite coal, whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated.

Filter Anthracite Gravel

Filter anthracite gravel consists of graded anthracite particles (1-4mm) used in water filtration systems. It is non-agglomerated and meets the anthracite definition with low volatile matter, making it classifiable under tariff item 2701.11.00. The product's uniform density and compliance with standards like AWWA B204 support its use in municipal water treatment.

Industrial Grade Anthracite Lumps

Industrial-grade anthracite lumps are large pieces (50-150mm) of anthracite coal with low volatile matter, used in metallurgical processes like blast furnaces. They are non-agglomerated and meet the subheading note 1 definition of anthracite, with volatile matter not exceeding 14%. This product falls under tariff item 2701.11.00 as anthracite coal, whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated.

Metallurgical Anthracite Fines

Metallurgical anthracite fines are fine particles (0-6mm) of anthracite coal used for pulverized coal injection in steelmaking. They are non-agglomerated and meet the anthracite definition with volatile matter not exceeding 14%. This product falls under tariff item 2701.11.00, which includes anthracite whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated.

Pulverized Anthracite Dust

Pulverized anthracite dust is finely ground anthracite coal powder with volatile matter not exceeding 14%, used in cement kilns and boilers. It is non-agglomerated and falls under tariff item 2701.11.00, which explicitly includes anthracite whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated. The product's low volatile matter confirms its classification as anthracite.

Raw Anthracite Coal

Raw anthracite coal is high-grade anthracite with volatile matter not exceeding 14% on a dry, mineral-matter-free basis, supplied in lump form for industrial heating. It is non-agglomerated and falls under tariff item 2701.11.00 as anthracite coal, whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated. The product meets the subheading note 1 definition of anthracite.

Steam Grade Anthracite Coal

Steam-grade anthracite coal is standard anthracite for steam boilers in power plants, with consistent volatile matter not exceeding 14%. It is non-agglomerated and falls under tariff item 2701.11.00 as anthracite coal, whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated. The product's low volatile matter and ash fusion characteristics are optimized for continuous boiler operation.

Washed Anthracite Screenings

Washed anthracite screenings are cleaned and screened anthracite fines (less than 10mm) with volatile matter not exceeding 14%, used in residential stoker boilers. They are non-agglomerated and fall under tariff item 2701.11.00, which includes washed anthracite as long as it is not agglomerated. The product's low volatile matter confirms its classification as anthracite.

Australian Premium Hard Coking Coal

Premium hard coking coal sourced from Queensland, Australia, with low ash and high coking properties for superior blast furnace coke production. It meets the bituminous coal definition with volatile matter >14% and calorific value ≥5,833 kcal/kg, and is non-agglomerated.

Colombian Mid-Volatile Metallurgical Coal

Mid-volatile bituminous coal from Colombian mines, ideal for pulverized coal injection in steel blast furnaces. It qualifies under subheading note 2 with volatile matter >14% and sufficient calorific value, and is non-agglomerated.

Export-Grade Bituminous Thermal Coal

Standard thermal bituminous coal for power generation, sized 0-50mm, meeting the bituminous coal definition with volatile matter >14% and calorific value ≥5,833 kcal/kg. It is non-agglomerated and not elsewhere specified.

High-Grade Bituminous Steam Coal

High-grade bituminous steam coal with volatile matter exceeding 14% and calorific value equal to or greater than 5,833 kcal/kg on a moist, mineral-matter-free basis. It is non-agglomerated and used primarily for electricity generation in power plants, meeting the definition of bituminous coal under subheading note 2.

Industrial Bituminous Coking Coal

Industrial bituminous coking coal with high carbon content and low ash/impurities, suitable for metallurgical coke production in steelmaking. It meets the bituminous coal definition with volatile matter exceeding 14% and calorific value ≥5,833 kcal/kg, and is non-agglomerated.

Low-Ash Bituminous Coal for Cement Production

Low-ash bituminous coal selected for cement production, with low ash content for use as kiln fuel. It meets the bituminous coal criteria of volatile matter >14% and calorific value ≥5,833 kcal/kg, and is non-agglomerated, sized to specific requirements.

Low-Ash Bituminous Coal for Utilities

Bituminous coal with reduced ash content (<10%) for efficient utility boilers, conforming to the bituminous definition with volatile matter >14% and high calorific value. It is non-agglomerated and classified as 'other' under this subheading.

Metallurgical Coking Coal from Appalachia

High-quality bituminous coal from Appalachian mines with volatile matter exceeding 14% and calorific value ≥5,833 kcal/kg, processed for coking in steel production. It is non-agglomerated and meets the bituminous coal definition.

Pulverized Bituminous Coal Fuel

Pulverized bituminous coal fuel, finely ground and non-agglomerated, used in pulverized coal injection systems for cement kilns and power boilers. It qualifies as bituminous coal under subheading note 2, with volatile matter exceeding 14% and calorific value ≥5,833 kcal/kg.

Russian Kuzbass Metallurgical Coal Blend

Blended bituminous coal from Russia's Kuzbass region, optimized for coking with balanced volatile matter exceeding 14%. It meets the bituminous coal definition with calorific value ≥5,833 kcal/kg and is non-agglomerated.

South African Export Grade Coking Coal

Export-grade metallurgical bituminous coal from South Africa with low sulfur for premium coke production. It meets the bituminous coal definition with volatile matter >14% and calorific value ≥5,833 kcal/kg, and is non-agglomerated.

Thermal Bituminous Coal for Power Generation

Thermal bituminous coal optimized for power generation, with balanced sulfur and high heat value, meeting the bituminous coal definition. It is non-agglomerated and often washed to reduce impurities, imported in large bulk shipments for thermal power plants.

Antelope Sub-bituminous Coal

Antelope mine sub-bituminous coal from Wyoming offers consistent quality for blending in power plant fuels, with volatile matter greater than 14%. Under tariff item 2701.19.00, it is classified as non-agglomerated other coal, specifically sub-bituminous.

Brown Coal Briquette Reject

Brown coal briquette reject consists of broken, off-spec lignite pieces from solid fuel manufacturing, intended for industrial burning. Since it is not agglomerated, it reverts to raw 'other coal' form under tariff item 2701.19.00.

Buckskin Sub-bituminous Coal

Buckskin sub-bituminous coal is a high-volume export from Wyoming's Powder River Basin, valued for low emissions in coal-fired boilers. It fits tariff item 2701.19.00 as sub-bituminous other coal, not pulverized or briquetted.

Colombian Low-Volatile Bituminous Coal

Colombian low-volatile bituminous coal, pulverized and non-agglomerated, with specifications that do not fully meet the calorific threshold for bituminous coal under subheading note 2. It is classified as 'other coal' under tariff item 2701.19.00, which covers coal not meeting anthracite or bituminous definitions. This product is used in cement kilns and steel production.

Colombian Thermal Coal

Colombian thermal coal is mid-rank bituminous-export quality but classified as 'other coal' when its specifications fall outside the strict limits for anthracite or bituminous coal. This non-agglomerated coal is covered under tariff item 2701.19.00.

Colstrip Sub-bituminous Coal

Colstrip sub-bituminous coal from Montana's Rosebud mine has moderate calorific value and low ash, used in regional power stations. It qualifies for tariff item 2701.19.00 as other coal that is sub-bituminous, neither pulverized nor agglomerated.

High-Volatile Coking Coal Fines

High-volatile coking coal fines are byproduct dust from metallurgical coal processing, suitable for power generation when not agglomerated. These fines fall under tariff item 2701.19.00 as 'other coal' outside the anthracite and bituminous definitions.

Indonesian Low-Rank Coal Powder

Indonesian low-rank coal powder, pulverized and non-agglomerated, with volatile matter exceeding 14% but low energy content, not meeting bituminous coal calorific thresholds. It falls under tariff item 2701.19.00 as 'other coal' for power generation in Asian export markets. This product is not anthracite or bituminous per subheading notes.

Lignite Brown Coal

Lignite, also known as brown coal, is the lowest rank of coal with high moisture content and volatile matter, used primarily for power generation. It is classified under tariff item 2701.19.00 as 'other coal' since it does not meet the anthracite or bituminous definitions.

Lignite Brown Coal Powder

Lignite brown coal powder, pulverized and non-agglomerated, with high moisture content and the lowest rank among coals, not meeting anthracite or bituminous specifications. It is classified under tariff item 2701.19.00 as 'other coal' for various industrial uses. This product is commonly imported for energy generation.

Powder River Basin Coal

Powder River Basin coal from Wyoming is low-sulfur sub-bituminous coal prized for electric utilities. It qualifies as 'other coal' under tariff item 2701.19.00 due to its specific volatile and calorific profile that excludes it from anthracite and bituminous classifications.

Powder River Basin PRB Sub-bituminous Coal

Powder River Basin (PRB) sub-bituminous coal from Wyoming and Montana features low sulfur (under 0.5%) and high moisture content, ideal for coal-fired power plants. It is classified under tariff item 2701.19.00 as non-agglomerated other coal.

Powder River Basin Sub-bituminous Coal

Powder River Basin sub-bituminous coal, pulverized and non-agglomerated, with low sulfur content for compliant power generation. It has volatile matter exceeding 14% but calorific value below bituminous thresholds, making it 'other coal' under tariff item 2701.19.00. This product is used in thermal power plants.

Pulverized Sub-bituminous Coal

Pulverized sub-bituminous coal is ground to fine powder for efficient burning in power plants, explicitly covered under heading 2701 as 'whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated'. Tariff item 2701.19.00 applies to this non-agglomerated coal.

Raw Lamp Coal Lumps

Lamp coal refers to lump-sized bituminous coal suitable for heating stoves, classified as 'other coal' under tariff item 2701.19.00 when not pulverized or agglomerated. Traditional sizing of 3-6 inches distinguishes it from fines or powder.

Russian Lignite Coal Dust

Russian lignite coal dust, finely pulverized and non-agglomerated, with high moisture content and low energy value. It does not meet anthracite or bituminous specifications, so it is classified under tariff item 2701.19.00 as 'other coal.' This product is used in fluidized bed combustion systems.

South African Export Sub-bituminous Coal

South African export sub-bituminous coal, crushed and non-agglomerated, with low ash content for efficient burning in thermal power plants. It has volatile matter above 14% but calorific value below bituminous thresholds, classifying it as 'other coal' under tariff item 2701.19.00. This product is used for thermal power generation.

Steam Coal Run-of-Mine

Run-of-mine (ROM) steam coal is unprocessed direct-from-mine product containing all sizes for electricity generation. It is classified under tariff item 2701.19.00 as non-agglomerated 'other coal' not meeting specific anthracite or bituminous definitions.

Sub-bituminous Coal

Sub-bituminous coal has volatile matter exceeding 14 percent but lower calorific value than bituminous, not classified as anthracite or bituminous. It falls under tariff item 2701.19.00 as 'other coal', whether or not pulverized but not agglomerated.

Sub-bituminous Wyoming Coal

Sub-bituminous Wyoming coal, powdered and non-agglomerated, with volatile matter exceeding 14% but calorific value below bituminous thresholds. It is classified under tariff item 2701.19.00 as 'other coal' not meeting anthracite or bituminous definitions. This product is used in power generation and industrial applications.

Weathering Stockpile Coal

Stockpile coal exposed to weathering loses some volatiles but retains 'other coal' classification under tariff item 2701.19.00 if still non-agglomerated. It is used when fresh supply is constrained.