Pitch
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Products classified under Tariff item 2708.10.00
Aluminum Smelting Anode Pitch
Aluminum smelting anode pitch is a high-quality coal tar pitch with a specific beta-resin content, used as a binder in the production of green anodes for aluminum electrolysis. It is obtained from the distillation of coal tar and meets the definition of pitch under tariff item 2708.10.00.
Coal Tar Pitch
Coal tar pitch is a black, viscous residue obtained from the distillation of coal tar, classified under tariff item 2708.10.00. It is primarily used in the production of electrodes for aluminum smelting and other metallurgical applications.
Graphite Electrode Pitch
Graphite electrode pitch is a special-grade coal tar pitch used in manufacturing graphite electrodes for electric arc furnaces. It meets the criteria for pitch from coal tar under tariff item 2708.10.00, with low sulfur and high carbon content suitable for metallurgical applications.
Industrial Waterproofing Pitch
Industrial waterproofing pitch is a coal tar pitch designed for waterproofing compounds and pipeline coatings, derived from coal tar. It falls under tariff item 2708.10.00 as pitch from coal tar, offering excellent chemical resistance and adhesion for construction applications.
Mineral Tar Pitch
Mineral tar pitch is derived from other mineral tars, such as those from oil shale, and falls under the broad definition of pitch in heading 2708. It is used in specialty asphalt formulations and refractory materials, and is classified under tariff item 2708.10.00.
Modified Coal Tar Pitch
Modified coal tar pitch is coal tar pitch that has undergone calcination or air-blowing to improve its properties, while retaining its primary characteristics as pitch. It is classified under tariff item 2708.10.00 and used in advanced carbon composites and other applications.
Pitch Coke Precursor
Pitch coke precursor is uncalcined coal tar pitch used as a direct precursor for pitch coke production, classified under tariff item 2708.10.00 before carbonization. It is used in delayed coking processes to produce pitch coke.
Pitch for Electrode Binders
Pitch for electrode binders is a premium binder pitch from coal tar distillation, specifically for synthetic graphite electrode production. It falls under tariff item 2708.10.00, featuring low sulfur content and controlled volatility for metallurgical applications.
Roofing Coal Tar Pitch
Roofing coal tar pitch is a medium softening point coal tar pitch formulated for built-up roofing membranes, directly obtained from coal tar distillation. It is classified under tariff item 2708.10.00 and provides waterproofing and adhesion in construction applications.
Specialty Carbon Fiber Pitch
Specialty carbon fiber pitch is an ultra-high molecular weight coal tar pitch for mesophase carbon fiber production, meeting the criteria for pitch from coal tar under tariff item 2708.10.00. It provides high carbon yield and graphitizability for advanced materials.