Lignite Tar
Lignite tar is obtained by distilling lignite, a type of coal, and is used in chemical manufacturing and as a binder. It falls under this tariff item because the description explicitly includes tars distilled from lignite, whether dehydrated or partially distilled.
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 product is agglomerated lignite rather than tar
Agglomerated lignite is classified in heading 2701, not as tar.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the source material as lignite to support classification under this item
• Ensure the tar is not a separate chemically defined organic compound
• If the tar is mixed with water, verify it does not qualify as waste oil under heading 2710
Related Products under Tariff item 2706.00.00
Coal Tar Creosote
Coal tar creosote is a distillate fraction obtained from coal tar, primarily used for wood preservation. It falls under this tariff item as a coal tar product that has not been further separated into specific aromatic compounds, remaining within the scope of tars distilled from coal.
Coal Tar Oil (Heavy)
Heavy coal tar oil is an undistilled fraction from coal tar distillation, used in dye intermediates and resins. It qualifies under this tariff item as a coal tar product that has not been separated into distinct aromatic chemicals, aligning with the description of tars distilled from coal.
Coal Tar Pitch
Coal tar pitch is the residue left after distilling coal tar, commonly used in electrode production and roofing materials. It falls under this tariff item as a partially distilled tar derived from coal, explicitly covered by the description of tars distilled from coal.
Lignite Tar Pitch
Lignite tar pitch is the residue from distilling lignite tar, used in carbon electrode manufacturing. It falls under this tariff item as a partially distilled tar from lignite, which is explicitly included in the description of tars distilled from lignite.
Mineral Tar for Waterproofing
Mineral tar for waterproofing is derived from lignite or peat and dehydrated for use in waterproofing compounds. It falls under this tariff item because the description covers other mineral tars from lignite or peat, whether dehydrated or partially distilled.
Peat Tar
Peat tar is distilled from peat and used in specialty fuels and organic chemicals. It falls under this tariff item as a tar distilled from peat, explicitly listed in the description, whether partially distilled for purity or not.