Bituminous coal
Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal: > Coal, whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated: > Bituminous coal
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2701.12.00
High-Grade Bituminous Steam Coal
Bituminous coal with volatile matter exceeding 14% and calorific value ≥5,833 kcal/kg on a moist, mineral-matter-free basis, used primarily for electricity generation in power plants. It falls under HTS 2701.12.00 as non-agglomerated bituminous coal per subheading note definitions. Typically supplied in bulk for industrial pulverized fuel systems.
Industrial Bituminous Coking Coal
Premium bituminous coal suitable for metallurgical coke production in steelmaking, featuring high carbon content and low ash/impurities. Classified under 2701.12.00 due to its bituminous profile (volatiles >14%, calorific ≥5,833 kcal/kg) and non-agglomerated form. Mined and exported in lump or sized forms for blast furnaces.
Pulverized Bituminous Coal Fuel
Finely ground bituminous coal (not agglomerated) used in pulverized coal injection systems for cement kilns and power boilers. Qualifies for HTS 2701.12.00 as bituminous coal per volatility and calorific specs, explicitly including pulverized forms in the heading. Supplied in railcars or barges for direct industrial combustion.
Thermal Bituminous Coal for Power Generation
Mid-volatile bituminous coal optimized for thermal power plants, with balanced sulfur and high heat value meeting 2701.12 specs. Non-agglomerated and often washed to reduce impurities. Imported in large bulk shipments for utility-scale electricity production.
Low-Ash Bituminous Coal for Cement Production
Specially selected bituminous coal with low ash content for use as kiln fuel in cement manufacturing. Meets HTS 2701.12.00 criteria as non-agglomerated coal with required volatile and energy parameters. Sized to specific gradations for optimal burn efficiency.