Pulverized Bituminous Coal Fuel from China
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.
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
• Include grind size specs and volatility tests in entry docs; pitfall is confusing with fully processed petroleum coke
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for any bagged portions; bulk requires dust suppression certifications
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties on specific origins; declare exact calorific value to avoid audits