Sub-bituminous Coal
Sub-bituminous coal is a type of coal with volatile matter exceeding 14 percent but lower calorific value than bituminous, not classified as anthracite or bituminous. It falls under HTS 2701.19.00 as 'other coal', whether or not pulverized but not agglomerated, distinguishing it from the specific definitions in 2701.11 and 2701.12.
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 calorific value meets or exceeds 5,833 kcal/kg on moist, mineral-matter-free basis
Qualifies as bituminous coal per subheading note, shifting to higher calorific category.
If manufactured into briquettes, ovoids or agglomerated forms
Agglomerated coal products fall under the broader 'briquettes and similar solid fuels' heading.
If supplied in coke form after carbonization process
Coke and semi-coke from coal are classified separately in heading 2704, not raw coal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify volatile matter content via lab testing on dry, mineral-matter-free basis to confirm it doesn't meet bituminous thresholds
• Provide certificates of analysis detailing calorific value and ash content to avoid misclassification
• Ensure proper storage and transport documentation as coal is hazardous bulk cargo prone to spontaneous combustion
Related Products under HTS 2701.19.00
Lignite Brown Coal
Lignite, also known as brown coal, is the lowest rank of coal with high moisture content and volatile matter, used primarily for power generation. Classified under HTS 2701.19.00 as 'other coal' since it doesn't meet anthracite or bituminous chemical specifications.
Pulverized Sub-bituminous Coal
Pulverized sub-bituminous coal is ground to fine powder for efficient burning in power plants, explicitly covered under heading 2701 as 'whether or not pulverized, but not agglomerated'. HTS 2701.19.00 applies to this non-bituminous, non-anthracite category.
Powder River Basin Coal
Powder River Basin coal from Wyoming is low-sulfur sub-bituminous coal prized for electric utilities. It qualifies as 'other coal' under HTS 2701.19.00 due to its specific volatile and calorific profile excluding it from bituminous designation.
Colombian Thermal Coal
Colombian thermal coal is mid-rank bituminous-export quality but classified as 'other coal' when specs fall outside strict 2701.12 limits. HTS 2701.19.00 covers such non-agglomerated coals not meeting precise anthracite or bituminous chemical tests.
Raw Lamp Coal Lumps
Lamp coal refers to lump-sized bituminous coal suitable for heating stoves, classified as 'other coal' under HTS 2701.19.00 when not pulverized or agglomerated. Traditional sizing 3-6 inches distinguishes from fines or processed forms.
High-Volatile Coking Coal Fines
High-volatile coking coal fines are byproduct dust from metallurgical coal processing, suitable for power generation when not agglomerated. HTS 2701.19.00 captures these as 'other coal' outside anthracite/bituminous definitions.