Coal Tar Carbolic Oil
Coal tar carbolic oil is a crude phenolic fraction obtained from the distillation of high temperature coal tar, rich in phenols and with a higher weight of aromatic constituents than non-aromatic ones. It is used as an intermediate for further phenol recovery in chemical manufacturing. This product falls under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'other' oils and products from coal tar distillation not elsewhere specified.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product's aromatic content exceeds non-aromatic content to qualify for this tariff item; keep distillation records
• Verify if the oil contains more than 50% phenols, which may affect classification under subheading 2707.99
• Check with CBSA for any import permits required for chemical intermediates
Related Products under Tariff item 2707.99.00
2-Picoline (Alpha-Picoline)
2-Picoline (alpha-picoline) is a colorless liquid heterocyclic compound with the formula C5H4NCH3, derived from the distillation of high temperature coal tar where aromatic constituents predominate. It is a picoline, which is explicitly named in the tariff classification for coal tar products. This product falls under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' coal tar distillation products.
3-Picoline (Beta-Picoline)
3-Picoline (beta-picoline) is a methylpyridine isomer obtained from coal tar distillation with aromatic components outweighing non-aromatic ones. It is a picoline, a product specifically recognized in the tariff classification for coal tar products. This product falls under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' coal tar distillation products.
4-Picoline (Gamma-Picoline)
4-Picoline (gamma-picoline) is a coal tar distillate picoline featuring a methyl group at the 4-position of pyridine, with aromatic constituents dominant. It is a picoline, which is explicitly named in the tariff classification for coal tar products. This product falls under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' coal tar distillation products.
Anthracene Oil
Anthracene oil is a middle distillate from coal tar rich in anthracene and phenanthrene, used for dye intermediates, with less than 50% naphthalene and aromatic constituents dominating. It is classified under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'other' aromatic-rich coal tar products.
Aromatic Rich Coal Tar Naphtha
Aromatic rich coal tar naphtha is a light oil distillate obtained from the distillation of high temperature coal tar. Its aromatic hydrocarbon content exceeds its non-aromatic constituents, qualifying it under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' products of coal tar distillation. This product is typically used as a solvent or chemical intermediate.
Benzolized Light Coal Tar Oil
Benzolized light coal tar oil is a partially benzolized light oil from coal tar distillation, with aromatic constituents exceeding non-aromatic ones. It contains less than 50% benzene, distinguishing it from benzol (benzene) products. This product falls under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' coal tar distillation products.