Industrial Bituminous Coking Coal
Premium bituminous coal suitable for metallurgical coke production in steelmaking, featuring high carbon content and low ash/impurities. Classified under 2701.12.00 due to its bituminous profile (volatiles >14%, calorific ≥5,833 kcal/kg) and non-agglomerated form. Mined and exported in lump or sized forms for blast furnaces.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If low-volatile anthracite grade
Volatile matter ≤14% reclassifies to anthracite under 2701.11, based on dry mineral-matter-free lab tests.
If already converted to coke
Finished coke from bituminous coal moves to 2704.20, as it's a processed product not raw coal.
If liquefied into coal tar pitch
Liquid derivatives from coal processing fall under petroleum gases/liquids in 2711, differing by physical state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide ash fusion temperature and caking index data in import docs to support coking suitability without triggering misclassification
• Use sulfur analysis per ASTM standards; declare accurately to meet Clean Air Act import thresholds and avoid penalties
• Ensure vessel is coal-dedicated to prevent contamination; pitfall is improper sizing declaration leading to valuation disputes
Related Products under HTS 2701.12.00
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. It falls under HTS 2701.12.00 as non-agglomerated bituminous coal per subheading note definitions. Typically supplied in bulk for industrial pulverized fuel systems.
Pulverized Bituminous Coal Fuel
Finely ground bituminous coal (not agglomerated) used in pulverized coal injection systems for cement kilns and power boilers. Qualifies for HTS 2701.12.00 as bituminous coal per volatility and calorific specs, explicitly including pulverized forms in the heading. Supplied in railcars or barges for direct industrial combustion.
Thermal Bituminous Coal for Power Generation
Mid-volatile bituminous coal optimized for thermal power plants, with balanced sulfur and high heat value meeting 2701.12 specs. Non-agglomerated and often washed to reduce impurities. Imported in large bulk shipments for utility-scale electricity production.
Low-Ash Bituminous Coal for Cement Production
Specially selected bituminous coal with low ash content for use as kiln fuel in cement manufacturing. Meets HTS 2701.12.00 criteria as non-agglomerated coal with required volatile and energy parameters. Sized to specific gradations for optimal burn efficiency.