Industrial Grade Anthracite Lumps from China
Large lump anthracite coal (50-150mm size) with low volatiles for metallurgical use in blast furnaces. Falls squarely under 2701.11.00.00 as non-agglomerated anthracite coal per official definition. High fixed carbon content minimizes impurities in steelmaking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare lump size ranges accurately to support non-pulverized, non-agglomerated status
• Obtain mining origin certificates to meet potential country-of-origin rules for energy imports
• Watch for ash fusion temperature specs in COA to avoid disputes over 'metallurgical grade' claims