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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the coal's calorific value meets bituminous thresholds
Bituminous coal is classified under subheading 2701.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis showing volatile matter above 14% and calorific value below 5,833 kcal/kg
• Ensure the coal is not agglomerated
• Check for any provincial emission standards
Related Products under Tariff item 2701.19.00
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.