High-Quality Needle Pitch Coke
High-quality needle pitch coke is a premium needle coke variant from coal tar pitch, featuring a needle-like structure for graphite electrode manufacturing. It falls under tariff item 2708.20.00 as coal tar-derived pitch coke, with a low coefficient of thermal expansion for high-performance electrodes.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the needle coke is petroleum-based
Petroleum needle coke is classified under heading 2713.
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
• Verify that the product is not classified as needle coke under heading 2713 if derived from petroleum
• Provide detailed technical data on the needle structure to support classification
• Ensure the product is sourced from coal tar to meet the tariff item's requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 2708.20.00
Anode Baking Pitch Coke
Anode baking pitch coke is a coarse pitch coke derived from coal tar, specifically designed for the baking stage of anode manufacturing. It falls under tariff item 2708.20.00 as pitch coke obtained from coal tar, providing optimal porosity post-baking for electrolyte penetration in aluminum smelting.
Briquetted Coal Tar Pitch Coke
Briquetted coal tar pitch coke is pitch coke from coal tar compressed into briquettes for easier handling in industrial furnaces. It remains classified under tariff item 2708.20.00 as the briquetting process does not alter its fundamental nature as pitch coke obtained from coal tar.
Calcined Coal Tar Pitch Coke
Calcined coal tar pitch coke is high-quality pitch coke from coal tar, heated to reduce impurities for superior anode performance in electrolysis. It falls under tariff item 2708.20.00 due to its origin from coal tar pitch, offering enhanced density and conductivity for aluminum production.
Coal Tar Pitch Coke
Coal tar pitch coke is derived from coal tar distillation, characterized by high carbon content and low volatility, used primarily in aluminum smelting anodes. It falls under tariff item 2708.20.00 as pitch coke obtained from coal tar, meeting the definition in the Customs Tariff.
Electrode-Grade Coal Tar Pitch Coke
Electrode-grade coal tar pitch coke is a specialized pitch coke from coal tar for manufacturing large graphite electrodes in electric arc furnaces. It falls under tariff item 2708.20.00 as pitch coke from coal tar, featuring ultra-low sulfur and high graphitizability for demanding applications.
Foundry Pitch Coke
Foundry pitch coke is pitch coke from coal tar optimized for foundry cupola furnaces and metal casting operations. It falls under tariff item 2708.20.00 for its coal tar pitch origin and coke form, providing high heat output and slag-forming properties in foundry applications.