Colombian Mid-Volatile Metallurgical Coal from China
Mid-volatile bituminous coal from Colombian mines, ideal for PCI (pulverized coal injection) in steel blast furnaces. Qualifies under 2701.12.0010 due to volatile matter >14% and sufficient calorific value on dry basis, shipped pulverized but not agglomerated. Key input for efficient steelmaking processes.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide end-use certificates from steel mills to distinguish from thermal coal and justify metallurgical subheading
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden dunnage for bulk carriers to prevent quarantine issues at US ports
• Monitor for spontaneous combustion risks during ocean transit and declare in safety data sheets