Colombian Low-Volatile Bituminous Coal

Pulverized coal from Colombia with borderline specs not hitting full bituminous calorific threshold. Under HTS 2701.19.00.50 as 'other coal,' non-agglomerated. Exported for cement kilns and steel production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2701.12.00Same rate: 25%

If meets full bituminous calorific specs

Volatile >14% plus high enough energy value reclassifies to bituminous.

2701Same rate: 25%

If agglomerated into ovoids

Ovoid-shaped solid fuels from this coal type go to manufactured fuels.

2601.20.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If roasted/agglomerated for metallurgy

Roasted iron ores or cinder-like coal products shift to ores chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Latin American coal often needs phytosanitary certs; verify no contaminants

Document calorific value <5,833 kcal/kg to avoid bituminous upcharge

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