Phenolic Light Oil (Coal Tar)
Phenolic light oil is a light oil fraction from coal tar with a phenolic content where aromatic constituents exceed non-aromatic ones. It is used as a solvent in various industrial applications. This product 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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product contains more than 50% benzene
Subheading note 3 specifies that benzol (benzene) applies to products with more than 50% benzene by weight.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product does not contain more than 50% benzene, toluene, xylenes, or naphthalene, as those would be classified under specific subheadings
• Provide distillation data to CBSA to confirm classification
• Verify that aromatic content exceeds non-aromatic
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.