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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 2701.12.00.50
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. This falls under HTS 2701.12.00.50 as 'other' bituminous coal, not agglomerated or pulverized beyond standard sizing. It meets the precise chemical composition criteria outlined in subheading notes for bituminous coal.
Industrial Bituminous Coking Coal
Premium bituminous coal suitable for metallurgical coke production in steel mills, characterized by high carbon content and volatiles >14% per subheading note. Classified under 2701.12.00.50 as 'other' non-agglomerated bituminous coal. Not pulverized for direct use but sized for industrial processing.
Pulverized Bituminous Coal Fuel
Finely ground bituminous coal (not agglomerated) for direct combustion in industrial boilers, with volatiles >14% and calorific value meeting bituminous thresholds. HTS 2701.12.00.50 covers this as 'other' bituminous coal, explicitly including pulverized forms per hierarchy. Used in cement kilns and power stations.
Export-Grade Bituminous Thermal Coal
Standard thermal bituminous coal for power generation, sized 0-50mm, meeting 2701.12 subheading notes for volatiles and calorific value. Falls under 'other' in HTS 2701.12.00.50 as non-agglomerated coal not elsewhere specified. Sourced from major exporters like Australia or Indonesia.
Low-Ash Bituminous Coal for Utilities
Bituminous coal with reduced ash content (<10%) for efficient utility boilers, conforming to 2701.12 bituminous definitions via volatiles >14% and high calorific value. Classified as 'other' under HTS 2701.12.00.50, not pulverized or agglomerated. Ideal for minimizing emissions in coal-fired plants.