Creosote Light Oil Fraction
Creosote light oil fraction is the light oil fraction separated during creosote production from coal tar distillation, rich in aromatics like xylene and naphthalene precursors. The aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic ones, qualifying it under heading 27.07. It is classified under tariff item 2707.99.00 as 'Other' coal tar distillation products.
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 creosote oil with specific characteristics
Creosote oils are specifically classified under subheading 2707.91.
If the product is an aromatic hydrocarbon mixture with 65% or more distilling at 250°C
Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures meeting this criterion fall under subheading 2707.50.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not classified as creosote oil under subheading 2707.91
• Provide distillation data and aromatic content analysis
• Verify compliance with Canadian import regulations for chemical substances
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.