Industrial Bituminous Coking Coal from China
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.
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
• Submit detailed proximate analysis reports confirming bituminous parameters; avoid reclassification by distinguishing from anthracite
• Comply with US steel industry sourcing rules; document non-agglomerated state to prevent shift to 2701.20
• Bulk vessel imports need sulfur content declarations for environmental compliance; watch for moisture-induced cargo damage