Coal Tar Pitch from China
A residue from the distillation of coal tar, primarily used in the production of electrodes for aluminum smelting and roofing materials. It falls under HTS 2706.00.00.00 as a partially distilled tar derived from coal, meeting the chapter's definition of coal tar products whether dehydrated or not.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify volatile content and distillation process documentation to confirm classification under coal tar; ensure supplier certificates match HTS specs to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: confusing with petroleum pitches which fall under Chapter 27 heading 2713