South African Export Grade Coking Coal from China

Export-grade metallurgical bituminous coal from South Africa, with low sulfur for premium coke production in electric arc furnaces. Classified in 2701.12.0010 meeting volatile and calorific thresholds, delivered raw/pulverized. Widely used in global steel supply chains.

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

Certify low-ash/low-sulfur specs via ASTM standards to meet US steel buyer requirements and customs

Use specialized coal carriers with dust suppression systems to comply with MARPOL annex V regulations

Document non-agglomerated state with photos/loading records to prevent misclassification