Metallurgical Coal Coke from Japan
High-quality coke produced by carbonizing bituminous coal in coke ovens, used primarily as a fuel and reducing agent in blast furnaces for iron production. It falls under HTS 2704.00.00 as coke of coal, typically agglomerated into uniform lumps. This product meets the chapter's definition for coal-derived coke used in industrial metallurgy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify coke quality certificates confirming volatile matter and ash content to meet U.S. steel industry standards; ensure proper documentation for bulk shipments to avoid demurrage; declare exact origin as coal, lignite, or peat to prevent misclassification