Creosote Oil for Wood Preservation
Creosote oil is a dark aromatic hydrocarbon mixture from coal tar distillation, with at least 65% by volume distilling at 250°C per ISO 3405. The aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic ones, placing it under tariff item 2707.50.00. It is primarily used as a wood preservative for railroad ties and utility poles.
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 creosote oil does not meet the 65% distillation threshold
Other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures not meeting the specific distillation criteria fall under this subheading.
If the product is formulated with additives as a ready-to-use preservative
Prepared wood preservatives are classified in Chapter 38.
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
• Confirm the distillation profile with ISO 3405 test data to ensure 65%+ at 250°C
• Note that creosote is a restricted substance under Canadian regulations; verify compliance with the Pest Control Products Act
• Declare the product's end use to the CBSA to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 2707.50.00
Aromatic Solvent Mixture 250°C (Coal Tar Based)
This industrial solvent blend is derived from coal tar distillation and contains aromatic hydrocarbons, with 65% or more by volume distilling at 250°C by the ISO 3405 method. The aromatic constituents exceed the non-aromatic ones, qualifying it under tariff item 2707.50.00. It is used in paints and coatings as a high-solvency solvent.
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This heavy aromatic oil is derived from coal tar and used as an extender and plasticizer in synthetic rubber manufacturing. It has a distillation profile where 65% or more by volume distills at 250°C, and the aromatic content exceeds non-aromatic, fitting tariff item 2707.50.00. It enhances the processing and properties of rubber compounds.
High Boiling Aromatic Naphtha (Coal Tar)
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Industrial Aromatic Extract for Ink Production
This industrial aromatic extract from coal tar serves as a high-solvency solvent in printing ink formulations. It has a distillation profile with 65% or more by volume at 250°C, and the aromatic content exceeds non-aromatic, qualifying under tariff item 2707.50.00. It is essential for dissolving resins and pigments in ink production.